Kuwait city: Kuwait on Monday received a new batch of belongings stolen during the 1990 Iraqi invasion, including ministry of information-owned books and videotapes, in line with relevant UN Security Council resolutions.
According to Kuwait News Agency, the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) played a significant role in overseeing the process of returning these stolen Kuwaiti properties. Assistant Foreign Minister for International Organizations Abdulaziz Al-Jarallah acknowledged UN Security Resolution 2792, which calls for cooperation between Kuwait and Baghdad over the return of Kuwaiti properties and national archives.
The resolution, unanimously adopted in September, also requires the appointment of a high-level representative to support search efforts for missing Kuwaiti and third-country nationals. The diplomat highlighted Iraq’s contributions towards resolving the matter.
The return of these stolen belongings was hailed as a pivotal moment by the UN secretary general’s special representative and UNAMI chief, Dr. Mohammad Al-Hassan, who expressed optimism about the future of Kuwait’s relations with Iraq. He noted that this event would mark a new era for bilateral cooperation.
Iraqi Foreign Ministry Undersecretary for Multilateral and Legal Affairs Shorsh Saeed emphasized Baghdad’s commitment to adhering to UN Security Resolution 2792. He stated that Kuwait would continue to receive its stolen belongings as part of efforts to bring closure to this matter.