Kuwait diplomat discusses bilateral relations with Iraqi officials

BASRA, Iraq, Feb 11 (KUNA) -- Kuwait's Consul-General to Basra Yousef Ashour Al-Sabbagh has held talks with senior officials of Maysan Governorate, southeastern Iraq, discussing bilateral relations between Kuwait and Iraq and ways to bolster the two countries cooperation in various fields, particularly economic.
The Kuwaiti-Iraqi talks are part of joint efforts to open new prospects of fruitful cooperation between Kuwait and Iraq's southern governorates in various fields, including economic, social, and cultural, Al-Sabbagh said in a joint press conference after the meeting Thursday.
He lauded the level of development in the Kuwaiti-Iraqi relations, noting that he has discussed with Iraqi officials a number of issues of mutual interest, particularly the investment filed and facilitating the entry of Kuwaiti companies to investment market in Iraq.
The Kuwaiti diplomat also expressed hope that the Consulate-General's efforts contribute to boosting bilateral cooperation in investments and development projects, in which Kuwait can assist to support the development march in the south Iraq province.
For his part, Chairman of Maysan Provincial Council Munther Al-Shawy stressed the importance of opening the Kuwaiti Consulate-General in Basra, calling it an important and historic step in the relations march between the two countries after 25 years of estrangement due to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990.
Al-Shawy also confirmed his government's keenness in improving ties with Kuwait in various fields and providing Kuwaiti investors commercial and investment opportunities that repeat the successes they achieved in East Asian and African markets. (end) am.ma