Sunday, October 6, 2024

Iraq, Kuwait to hold talks soon to solve outstanding issues, 6 OCT

 Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, confirmed that dialogue is the right way to solve outstanding issues between Iraq and Kuwait.

Hussein’s remarks took place during his meeting in Washington with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Barbara Leaf, where they discussed ways to promote bilateral relations and boost joint cooperation between the two countries, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.

Hussein emphasized that discussions between Iraq and Kuwait will start soon following recent meetings between delegations from the two countries in New York.

The Iraqi Foreign Minister also expressed Iraq’s desire to reach an agreement to resolve outstanding issues.

The two sides highlighted the need to achieve a ceasefire in the region, tackle crises through diplomatic means, and make efforts to provide humanitarian assistance to Lebanese civilians forced to leave their areas because of Israel’s ongoing attacks.

Leaf said that the United States fully supports the efforts made by the Iraqi government to contain crises.

Hussein and Leaf agreed to make the necessary efforts to end the conflict and spare the region possible escalation.

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