Statement From Vice Adm. Samuel Paparo, Commander of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet and Combined Maritime Forces, on the Passing of His Highness Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, Amir of the State of Kuwait
By U.S. 5th Fleet Public Affairs
| September 30, 2020
"On behalf of U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, U.S. 5th Fleet, and Combined Maritime Forces, I want to express our deepest condolence to the Kuwaiti Amir Nawaf al-Sabah and the people of Kuwait on the passing of His Highness Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Jaber al-Sabah. His Highness was a valued friend and partner dedicated to maritime security of the region. May the Kuwaiti people know peace during this time of loss.”