KUWAIT: Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi and an accompanying
delegation arrived in Kuwait yesterday on an official invitation by HH
the Prime Minister of Kuwait Sheikh Jaber Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah.
Talks between Sheikh Jaber and Abadi focused on fraternal relations and
prospects of bilateral cooperation in various domains in order to serve
the common interests of both countries. The two premiers also exchanged
views on their countries’ positions on regional and international issues
of mutual interest. Earlier, HH the Amir Sheikh Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber
Al-Sabah received Abadi at Bayan Palace, where talks focused on issues
pertaining to bilateral relations as well as issues of mutual interests.
Abadi later expressed his gratification at the Kuwaiti government’s
acceptance to defer Iraq’s payment of compensation for damages incurred
as a result of its invasion of Kuwait in 1990. Abadi told the press that
his country cannot pay its obligation to Kuwait because it is currently
facing severe security and humanitarian crises and is financially
exhausted owing to its ongoing fight against the Islamic State terrorist
group.
He added that his meeting with Kuwaiti National Assembly Speaker
Marzouq Al-Ghanem tackled many common files, especially those related to
promoting bilateral ties. The Iraqi PM hoped that both countries would
go past their “dark era” towards a more positive one. He pointed out
that his country is against terrorism and IS, and appreciated Kuwait’s
military support to Iraq. He also urged the international community,
including countries in the region, to further expand cooperation and
help Iraq in this challenging time. Iraq is making progress in fighting
the IS militants, which is evident in their withdrawal from some parts
of the country, Abadi said. He also extended an invitation to Ghanem to
visit Iraq in the near future. – KUNA
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