Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took oath before HH the Amir of the State of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah on Thursday as Kuwait's Crown Prince.

The Amir of Kuwait expressed "great confidence" in Sheikh Mishal to continue the service of the nation and achieve its interest, Kuwait's News Agency (KUNA) reported.

HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah took oath also before the National Assembly as Kuwait's Crown Prince, in line with Article 63 of the constitution and Article 7 of the "Emirate succession" law, after the parliament's members pledged allegiance for His Highness.

Earlier, Kuwait's National Assembly unanimously blessed HH Sheikh Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah as Crown Prince, in a special session held on Thursday.

Minister of Kuwait's Amiri Diwan Affairs Sheikh Ali Jarrah Al-Sabah announced yesterday that Al-Sabah Family blessed Sheikh Mishaal Al-Sabah on taking office, wishing him success.