Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Jarrah Jaber.
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Kuwait’s First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad al-Sabah, discussed on Wednesday security cooperation between the two countries.
Hussein, accompanied by a high-level diplomatic and security delegation, stated that his visit to the neighboring country seeks to communicate the Iraqi government’s viewpoint on the security challenges confronting Iraq and the broader region. He also highlighted the implications of these challenges for Iraq’s relationships with regional countries, especially Kuwait.
The Iraqi foreign minister examined the security issues resulting from the recent conflict and their impacts on Iraqi and regional security, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
Hussein emphasized that the Iraqi government, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, has a clear strategy for resolving domestic and external security concerns while boosting collaboration with neighboring nations to promote regional stability.
The discussions focused on recent incidents involving Iraqi fishermen in the shared waters between the two countries, which tragically resulted in the death of one Iraqi fisherman.
Hussein emphasized the importance of establishing cooperative mechanisms and preventive measures that reflect the will of both countries’ leadership to safeguard their citizens and protect their relations.
Both parties emphasized the importance of finding common ground on security issues and enhancing collaboration among key institutions. They also stressed the need to prevent any accidental incidents or breaches that could jeopardize bilateral relations.
The two parties underlined the significance of continuing collaborative investigations into the security breaches identified by Kuwaiti authorities.