KUWAIT- A Kuwaiti flag-hoisting ceremony took place at Bayan Palace on Wednesday under the patronage of His Highness the Amir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, in presence of his representative, His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

National Assembly Speaker Ahmad Abdulaziz Al-Saadoun, His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah and senior state officials attended the event.

The motorcade of His Highness the Amir's representative arrived at the venue, given a 21-gunt salute and warm welcome by the personnel of the Army, Police and National Guard.

His Highness the Amir's representative then hoisted the flag and the National Anthem was played.