KUWAIT CITY — Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah has reappointed Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled Al-Hamad Al-Sabah as prime minister, the Kuwait News Agency reported late Monday citing a royal decree.

Sheikh Nawaf has asked Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled to nominate members of a new Cabinet for his approval.

The Kuwaiti prime minister had submitted his Cabinet’s resignation to the Emir following parliamentary polls in the country.

This will be Sheikh Sabah’s second Cabinet following the one he formed on Dec. 17, 2019.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sheikh Sabah Al-Khaled expressed his gratitude to Emir Sheikh Nawaf as he was received by the Emir at Bayan Palace on Tuesday.

The Kuwaiti premier reiterated his commitment to the constitution and laws to serve the best interests of the state and citizens. — SG