Crown Prince Sultan bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier, Minister of Defense and Aviation and Inspector General, has sent a cable of congratulations to Sheikh Nawaf Alahmed Alsabah, Heir Apparent of the State of Kuwait, on the occasion of his nomination as Heir Apparent of his country. In his cable, Crown Prince Sultan wished Sheikh Nawaf continuous health and happiness and the people of Kuwait steady progress and prosperity. The crown prince also confirmed the existing fraternal ties binding the two countries, wishing them more firmness.