1/11/2011
Iraq abides by UN Kuwait-related resolutions -- FM
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari asserted here Tuesday that his country abided by the implementation of UN resolutions on the conditions between Iraq and Kuwait.
Zebari called for addressing the remaining issues as quickly as possible and honoring the subsequent commitments.
Further, Zebari expressed, during his meeting with a Kuwaiti media delegation, his happiness over the delegation's visit to Iraq, calling for exchanging visits at all levels in what strengthens ties between the two brotherly countries.
He also made clear that Iraq understands the sensitivity of Kuwaiti people toward it, "as Kuwait was exposed since foundation to any aggression on its territories and people except for the invasion of Saddam Hussein who assaulted, robbed, and plundered in what made Kuwait occupied overnight." Zebari said that eliminating the suffering and dissipating the fears of Kuwaiti people by the Iraqi side, "requires real actions and not good intentions only," adding that, "we understand this and there are a lot of leaders and politicians in new Iraq as well as Iraqi people who work to improve the Iraqi-Kuwaiti ties."
He recalled, in this context, what Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah did, "when I was charged with the post of foreign minister following the fall of Saddam's regime, and I went to Arab League, and Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Sabah was the first one who ushered me to the Arab League council hall in front of all Arab foreign ministers in a symbolic act for me and new Iraq," in a reference that this meant, "turning a new leaf between the two countries."
On Iraq's getting out the 7th chapter, Zebari said that, "we made a lot of efforts to get out of this chapter, and of the resolutions that were imposed on Iraq after we honored our commitments on disarming the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), oil for food program, funds protection, and other remaining resolutions under this chapter in relation to the condition between Iraq and Kuwait:"
He added that, "implementing such resolutions will be of the priorities of the new government, and our duty and mission is to work toward this as we should address these remaining issues as quickly as possible, and to honor all our commitments.)" Zebari also emphasized the necessity of Iraq's implementation of UN resolutions, "even if people are not feeling guilty toward what had been perpetrated by the forces of Saddam's regime, but the UN imposed such resolutions on Iraq as a country and did not mention the name of Saddam Hussein of Baath party."
He added that this makes clear that Iraq is the body responsible for carrying out these resolutions, "and these are technical things that we should explain, understand and implement away from desires and emotions.)" Zebari also said that the topic of conditions between Iraq and Kuwait needs a "rational" addressing from the two parties, Iraqi and Kuwaiti, "and that we should confine it to its official channels and do not listen to any voice outside such channels," adding that, "it will better to start now than tomorrow."
He also said that, "the picture is very clear now, and there are main and substantial issues in UN resolution 833 on Kuwait's borders, security, sovereignty and freedom, and they are the main key to reparations, humanitarian file, debts and the national archive along with other issues," adding that, "we well work to resolve these issues through dialogue and negotiations."
As for the humanitarian file, the missing people and Kuwaiti properties, the new Iraq is committed to mulling these issues, and working toward finding a solution to them whatever it takes of time, "and we understand the feelings of the folk of these missing people, their suffering and yearning to know the news of their beloved, so we propose the formation of a permanent Kuwaiti delegation in the UN to look for the missing under the UN mandate." He added that this above-mentioned step will activate serious search for the missing and do away with all obstacles that hindered the search team in the past, and obstrcuted or delayed its efforts.
Zebari also said that Iraqi governments that came in succession following the collapse of Saddam's regime did their best in looking for the Kuwaiti national archive, making clear that Iraq itself was totally plundered, particularly ministries, governmental departments and what they had of documents, "though we are still looking for the Kuwaiti national archive, and made rewards for anyone who offers data or documents on this archive." He also asserted that the current Iraqi government is ready for resolving all suspended issues between the two brotherly countries, and radically addressing them, adding, "we do not want for this wound to remain open endlessly," making clear that neither party has any interest in this, "and I look forward to brighter future horizons before us."
Zebari also said that the estrangement that bilateral relationships between the two countries saw came a result of Saddam's rashness against Kuwait, "though this did not lessen at all the love we cherish to our folk in Kuwait as they enshrined in a prestigious place within our hearts." On the preparedness of Iraq for hosting the upcoming Arab summit, Zebari asserted that his country is ready for hosting the summit in Baghdad, adding that we do our best to rise to this challenge.
He also asserted that his country as well as other Arab countries are in need of holding the summit in Baghdad, "as this means a reintegration of Iraq into the Arab nation," noting that it is natural that all Arab leaders will not be represented, "and such was the condition in all previous summits, and we took pledges from important countries to attend the summit."
Zebari also hailed in this respect the decision made by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to attend the summit, making clear that H.H. the Amir, "was the first Arab leader to accept the invitation." Zebari also described the current security situation in Iraq, "as the best since the fall of Saddam's regime in 2003." He also made clear that the rehabilitation of Boubyan island by the State of Kuwait along with constructing an international port there will economically serve his country through the passage of exports to Iraq, "particularly as we do not have a port overlooking the Gulf." Zebari also asserted that the Iraqi government takes an interest in its citizens who live abroad, particularly those of scientific specialities and expertise, noting that there is an exaggeration in the number of Iraqi experts who live abroad.
Further, he noted that the immigration of these experts was due to the policies followed by the successive regimes that ruled Iraq, particularly Saddam's defunct regime, as well as the conflict among confessions and nationalities and the absence of decent living for long decades, "but a lot of these experts now returned to the country." Zebari stressed that Iraq needs, "this important segment as the human resources were always one the sources of Iraq's strength through history .. and we have this source of energy and we have to invest it in order to reconstruct the country in various fields.)"
He added that, "we also need to create a good environment, and natural working conditions and social life." Zebari also asserted the "important and vital" role of Kuwaiti and Iraqi media and their cooperation along with the political leaderships in the two countries toward boosting the mutual benefits of the two brotherly counries and peoples.
Zebari stressed the necessity of letting the past pass.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2137129&Language=en
Iraq abides by UN Kuwait-related resolutions -- FM
Iraqi Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari asserted here Tuesday that his country abided by the implementation of UN resolutions on the conditions between Iraq and Kuwait.
Zebari called for addressing the remaining issues as quickly as possible and honoring the subsequent commitments.
Further, Zebari expressed, during his meeting with a Kuwaiti media delegation, his happiness over the delegation's visit to Iraq, calling for exchanging visits at all levels in what strengthens ties between the two brotherly countries.
He also made clear that Iraq understands the sensitivity of Kuwaiti people toward it, "as Kuwait was exposed since foundation to any aggression on its territories and people except for the invasion of Saddam Hussein who assaulted, robbed, and plundered in what made Kuwait occupied overnight." Zebari said that eliminating the suffering and dissipating the fears of Kuwaiti people by the Iraqi side, "requires real actions and not good intentions only," adding that, "we understand this and there are a lot of leaders and politicians in new Iraq as well as Iraqi people who work to improve the Iraqi-Kuwaiti ties."
He recalled, in this context, what Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Sabah Al-Salem Al-Sabah did, "when I was charged with the post of foreign minister following the fall of Saddam's regime, and I went to Arab League, and Sheikh Dr. Mohammad Al-Sabah was the first one who ushered me to the Arab League council hall in front of all Arab foreign ministers in a symbolic act for me and new Iraq," in a reference that this meant, "turning a new leaf between the two countries."
On Iraq's getting out the 7th chapter, Zebari said that, "we made a lot of efforts to get out of this chapter, and of the resolutions that were imposed on Iraq after we honored our commitments on disarming the Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMDs), oil for food program, funds protection, and other remaining resolutions under this chapter in relation to the condition between Iraq and Kuwait:"
He added that, "implementing such resolutions will be of the priorities of the new government, and our duty and mission is to work toward this as we should address these remaining issues as quickly as possible, and to honor all our commitments.)" Zebari also emphasized the necessity of Iraq's implementation of UN resolutions, "even if people are not feeling guilty toward what had been perpetrated by the forces of Saddam's regime, but the UN imposed such resolutions on Iraq as a country and did not mention the name of Saddam Hussein of Baath party."
He added that this makes clear that Iraq is the body responsible for carrying out these resolutions, "and these are technical things that we should explain, understand and implement away from desires and emotions.)" Zebari also said that the topic of conditions between Iraq and Kuwait needs a "rational" addressing from the two parties, Iraqi and Kuwaiti, "and that we should confine it to its official channels and do not listen to any voice outside such channels," adding that, "it will better to start now than tomorrow."
He also said that, "the picture is very clear now, and there are main and substantial issues in UN resolution 833 on Kuwait's borders, security, sovereignty and freedom, and they are the main key to reparations, humanitarian file, debts and the national archive along with other issues," adding that, "we well work to resolve these issues through dialogue and negotiations."
As for the humanitarian file, the missing people and Kuwaiti properties, the new Iraq is committed to mulling these issues, and working toward finding a solution to them whatever it takes of time, "and we understand the feelings of the folk of these missing people, their suffering and yearning to know the news of their beloved, so we propose the formation of a permanent Kuwaiti delegation in the UN to look for the missing under the UN mandate." He added that this above-mentioned step will activate serious search for the missing and do away with all obstacles that hindered the search team in the past, and obstrcuted or delayed its efforts.
Zebari also said that Iraqi governments that came in succession following the collapse of Saddam's regime did their best in looking for the Kuwaiti national archive, making clear that Iraq itself was totally plundered, particularly ministries, governmental departments and what they had of documents, "though we are still looking for the Kuwaiti national archive, and made rewards for anyone who offers data or documents on this archive." He also asserted that the current Iraqi government is ready for resolving all suspended issues between the two brotherly countries, and radically addressing them, adding, "we do not want for this wound to remain open endlessly," making clear that neither party has any interest in this, "and I look forward to brighter future horizons before us."
Zebari also said that the estrangement that bilateral relationships between the two countries saw came a result of Saddam's rashness against Kuwait, "though this did not lessen at all the love we cherish to our folk in Kuwait as they enshrined in a prestigious place within our hearts." On the preparedness of Iraq for hosting the upcoming Arab summit, Zebari asserted that his country is ready for hosting the summit in Baghdad, adding that we do our best to rise to this challenge.
He also asserted that his country as well as other Arab countries are in need of holding the summit in Baghdad, "as this means a reintegration of Iraq into the Arab nation," noting that it is natural that all Arab leaders will not be represented, "and such was the condition in all previous summits, and we took pledges from important countries to attend the summit."
Zebari also hailed in this respect the decision made by His Highness the Amir of Kuwait Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah to attend the summit, making clear that H.H. the Amir, "was the first Arab leader to accept the invitation." Zebari also described the current security situation in Iraq, "as the best since the fall of Saddam's regime in 2003." He also made clear that the rehabilitation of Boubyan island by the State of Kuwait along with constructing an international port there will economically serve his country through the passage of exports to Iraq, "particularly as we do not have a port overlooking the Gulf." Zebari also asserted that the Iraqi government takes an interest in its citizens who live abroad, particularly those of scientific specialities and expertise, noting that there is an exaggeration in the number of Iraqi experts who live abroad.
Further, he noted that the immigration of these experts was due to the policies followed by the successive regimes that ruled Iraq, particularly Saddam's defunct regime, as well as the conflict among confessions and nationalities and the absence of decent living for long decades, "but a lot of these experts now returned to the country." Zebari stressed that Iraq needs, "this important segment as the human resources were always one the sources of Iraq's strength through history .. and we have this source of energy and we have to invest it in order to reconstruct the country in various fields.)"
He added that, "we also need to create a good environment, and natural working conditions and social life." Zebari also asserted the "important and vital" role of Kuwaiti and Iraqi media and their cooperation along with the political leaderships in the two countries toward boosting the mutual benefits of the two brotherly counries and peoples.
Zebari stressed the necessity of letting the past pass.
http://www.kuna.net.kw/NewsAgenciesPublicSite/ArticleDetails.aspx?id=2137129&Language=en
