Kuwait right this moment acquired a brand new cargo of property just lately found in Iraq, according to related United Nations Safety Council resolutions, which had been stolen by the previous Iraqi regime throughout its 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
Assistant Overseas Minister for Worldwide Organizations, Minister Plenipotentiary Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah, advised KUNA on the handover ceremony on the Overseas Ministry headquarters within the Iraqi Diplomatic Quarter that the cargo consists of 400 packing containers containing books and microfilm recordings belonging to Kuwait’s Ministry of Info.
Al-Jarallah lauded the United Nations Help Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) for its pivotal position in overseeing and facilitating the switch of Kuwaiti property. He reaffirmed Kuwait’s dedication to persevering with joint efforts to get better all remaining property and archives, experiences Al-Jarida day by day.
He additionally welcomed UN Safety Council Decision 2792, adopted on September 17, which requires ongoing follow-up on Kuwaiti prisoners, lacking individuals, third-country nationals, and property — together with the Nationwide Archives — following the conclusion of UNAMI’s mandate.
Al-Jarallah emphasised Kuwait’s assist for the high-level UN consultant tasked with finishing these efforts and expressed appreciation for Iraq’s continued cooperation in returning Kuwaiti property in accordance with Safety Council resolutions.
The Particular Consultant of the UN Secretary-Basic and Head of UNAMI, Ambassador Dr. Mohammed Al-Hassan, described the handover as a momentous day for the way forward for Kuwaiti-Iraqi relations. He famous that the ceremony symbolizes the inspiration for relations between neighboring nations constructed on mutual respect and cooperation.
Highlighting the importance of bilateral ties, Dr. Al-Hassan referred to as this the start of a brand new part of collaboration between the 2 nations, underlining the historic and pleasant connections between the peoples of Kuwait and Iraq.
Iraqi Deputy Overseas Minister for Multilateral and Authorized Affairs, Shorsh Saeed, advised KUNA that this cargo is neither the primary nor the final. He confused Iraq’s willpower to totally implement related UN resolutions, together with Resolutions 678 and 2107.
Saeed confirmed that Iraq stays dedicated to addressing all associated points, together with the Amiri archives and the recordsdata of lacking Kuwaiti prisoners. He highlighted ongoing constructive communication and cooperation between Kuwaiti and Iraqi officers, noting that the technical committee on border demarcation is scheduled to satisfy on 16–17 November, following Iraq’s parliamentary elections.