High Committee Formed to Demarcate Contested Borders Between Iraq, Kuwait

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister and his Iraqi counterpart during their meeting on Sunday in Baghdad, Iraq.
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister and his Iraqi counterpart during their meeting on Sunday in Baghdad, Iraq.
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High Committee Formed to Demarcate Contested Borders Between Iraq, Kuwait

Kuwaiti Foreign Minister and his Iraqi counterpart during their meeting on Sunday in Baghdad, Iraq.
Kuwaiti Foreign Minister and his Iraqi counterpart during their meeting on Sunday in Baghdad, Iraq.

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced the formation of a high committee to redraw the borders between Iraq and the state of Kuwait following talks held in Baghdad on Sunday with his Kuwaiti counterpart, Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah.

“This visit marks the first for Al-Sabah since assuming office,” said Hussein during a joint press conference with Al-Sabah at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs building.

Furthermore, Hussein described Al-Sabah’s visit as historic.

“We discussed important issues related to bilateral relations between the two parties,” said Hussein while noting that “the Iraqi delegation, which met with the visiting delegation, included the head of the local government in Basra Governorate, Asaad Al-Eidani, and representatives from the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Oil.”

“Our relations with Kuwait are progressing, and they will continue between the two countries,” affirmed the Iraqi minister.

Hussein pointed out that the oil file and the shared fields were part of discussions.

“We discussed facilitating visits between the two countries, in addition to the issue of border demarcation and an agreement to continue the committees' meetings regarding this matter,” added Hussein.

He emphasized the “necessity of resolving border issues between the two countries through dialogue,” while also confirming that "the relations between the two countries are strong, and they will continue through cooperation and dialogue between both parties.”

For his part, Al-Sabah affirmed during the joint press conference that “Kuwait is working with Iraq to demarcate maritime borders.”

He emphasized that “Kuwait is keen to restore matters to their rightful place in the historical trade relationship,” citing the “opening of a commercial attaché at the Kuwaiti Consulate in Basra.”

Al-Sabah continued by saying that he “found alignment in viewpoints with the Iraqi side,” confirming that “the security of the region is a collective security, and Iraq is a neighboring country with whom there are shared deep-rooted and strong historical ties.”

“I feel like I am with my family in Baghdad, and we have had very fruitful discussions, and we are determined to implement what was agreed upon in the talks,” said the Kuwaiti minister.

 

 



Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
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Saudi Arabia Implemented $7.1-Billion-Worth Projects to Support Children

KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA
KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. SPA

Saudi Arabia actively marks World Children's Day, observed on November 20 every year, through a range of projects and initiatives carried out by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), which is dedicated to supporting children and promoting their well-being worldwide.

Since its establishment, KSrelief has implemented 3,117 projects across 105 countries, totaling over $7.1 billion. Among these, 965 projects were valued at over $924 million, specifically focusing on enhancing the living conditions of children and their families, alleviating their suffering and ensuring access to education in safe and healthy environments.

One significant project by the center is the rehabilitation and reintegration of children recruited and affected by the armed conflict in Yemen, which aims to support child soldiers in their journey back to society.

The project has positively impacted 530 children and 60,560 family members. It entails facilitating the children's integration into their communities, enrolling them in schools, and offering vital psychological and social support through targeted training courses, helping them to lead normal, fulfilling lives.
KSrelief is a key supporter of the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), significantly contributing to the delivery of health services and nutrition programs for newborns and their mothers. The center also plays a crucial role in supporting educational initiatives and ensuring the continuity of education in crisis and disaster-affected areas.