January 13, 2011
BAGHDAD: Iraq and Kuwait agreed yesterday to step up efforts to resolve issues dating from Iraq’s 1990 invasion of the emirate, as a Kuwaiti premier visited Baghdad for the first time since that conflict.
Shaikh Nasser Al Mohammad Al Ahmad Al Sabah was received at Baghdad airport by Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri Al Maliki, Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari and other officials.
The two premiers met in “a positive atmosphere” and discussed steps to deal with outstanding issues in relations, said Ali Moussawi, a Maliki adviser.
“The two sides showed their insistence on developing relations, and getting over problems of borders and economic and security files,” he said.
They agreed to form a committee to address outstanding issues, which will be jointly headed by the countries’ foreign ministers.
“The committees will meet soon, to find solutions through dialogue,” Moussawi said.
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Shaikh Mohammed Al Sabah Al Salem Al Sabah, who accompanied Shaikh Nasser, said at a Press conference that “there are several issues the Iraqi-Kuwaiti committee will discuss, including the issue of debts”.
He added Kuwait is interested in investing in Iraqi infrastructure.
Kuwait also expressed support for an Arab summit set for Baghdad in March, which will be attended by the country’s Amir Shaikh Sabah Al Ahmad Al Sabah.
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