Marzouq Al-Ghanim casts his vote to elect a new speaker of the parliament at the first regular session of the parliament in Kuwait City, Kuwait, on Dec. 15, 2020. Marzouq Al-Ghanim was re-elected on Tuesday as Kuwait's National Assembly (parliament) speaker, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said. On Dec. 5, Kuwait held parliamentary elections with 326 candidates running for 50 seats. (Photo by Asad/Xinhua)
KUWAIT CITY, Dec. 15 (Xinhua) -- Marzouq Al-Ghanim was re-elected on Tuesday as Kuwait's National Assembly (parliament) speaker, the Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) said.
After voting at the first regular session of the parliament, Marzouq Al-Ghanim affirmed his keenness to cooperate with everyone to achieve the aspirations of the Kuwaiti people.
Kuwaiti Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Tuesday congratulated Marzouq Al-Ghanim for election as parliament speaker, wishing him success for the service of the nation and citizens to achieve development and prosperity.
Marzouq Al-Ghanim held the position since 2013, KUNA said.
On Dec. 5, Kuwait held parliamentary elections with 326 candidates running for 50 seats. Enditem
