Iraq informs the United States of the imminent start of negotiations with Kuwait
Iraq informs the United States of the imminent start of negotiations with Kuwait
2024-10-03 02:03
Shafaq News/ Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced on Thursday that negotiations between Iraq and Kuwait will soon begin to resolve outstanding issues between the two countries.
This came during his meeting in Washington with the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs, Ms. Barbara Leaf, according to a statement issued by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, which was received by Shafaq News Agency.
During the meeting, Hussein stressed that the recent meetings between the Iraqi and Kuwaiti delegations in New York pave the way for the start of a new round of negotiations.
He explained that dialogue is the best way to resolve pending issues, and that Iraq intends to begin these negotiations soon to reach final understandings.
Hussein also informed the United States of Iraq’s efforts to address these outstanding issues, noting the Iraqi government’s commitment to achieving tangible progress in these files in a way that contributes to enhancing regional stability.
For her part, Ms. Barbara Leaf expressed the United States’ support for Iraq in its efforts to resolve regional crises, stressing the importance of dialogue in avoiding escalation and ensuring stability in the Middle East region.
According to the statement, the two sides agreed during the meeting on the need to continue diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions and work to enhance joint cooperation between Iraq and the United States in various fields.
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