23 September, 2010
Kuwait says meeting of Iraq's neighbors achieved objectives
Kuwait Interior Minister Lt.-Gen. Sheikh Jaber Khaled Al-Sabah (ret.) said Wednesday meeting of Interior Ministers of countries neighboring Iraq has met its objectives set by the top security officials.
"Discussions took place in a constructive atmosphere and resulted in an agreement to implementing all agenda items in a way guaranteeing security for all regional countries in general and stability in Iraq in specific," Sheikh Jaber said in a statement to KUNA following the meeting.
The "constructive" cooperation between Iraq's neighbors has largely contributed to effective fight against terrorism, exchange of expertise to fight organized crime, drug trafficking and cross-border smuggling, he said.
Sheikh Jaber appreciated Bahrain's efforts during the meeting.
Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad Al-Bolani said the meeting was held in a "very important time for Iraq.
"The meeting took place following the Iraqi elections on one side, and within the process of forming the new government (in Baghdad) on the other," Al-Bolani said in press remarks.
He said Iraq sought to strengthen security cooperation and coordination with its neighbors "because the positive and negative security impacts will affect all countries in the region." Al-Bolani said NATO would be training border guards and police forces that protect oil facilities.
Kuwait News Agency
