(MENAFN - Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) KUWAIT, Dec 23 (KUNA) -- His Highness the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah sent a cable Saturday to Emperor of Japan Akihito, wishing him a happy birthday.

His Highness the Amir also expressed his best wishes to the leadership and people of Japan on this occasion.

His Highness the Crown Prince Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah and His Highness the Prime Minister Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah sent similar cables. (end) ss

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