The Prime Minister of Iraq announced on Tuesday that the country is willing to resolve its dispute with Kuwait regarding navigation in the Khawr Abd Allah waterway through negotiations. Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani stated that Iraq seeks a solution that does not contradict the constitution and international laws. He also urged both parties to refrain from provocative statements and to pursue a resolution with understanding and rationality. The Federal Supreme Court of Iraq recently ruled that the bilateral agreement for regulating navigation in the Khawr Abd Allah waterway is 'unconstitutional.' On the other hand, the Prime Minister of Kuwait described the Iraqi court's ruling regarding this waterway as containing 'historical errors' and called on Iraq to take 'specific, decisive, and immediate actions' to address it. The shared land border between Iraq and Kuwait was demarcated by the United Nations in 1993, but the length of the maritime borders remains undefined. The maritime border agreement between the two countries was reached in 2012 and was ratified by the legislative bodies of both Iraq and Kuwait in 2013.
Iraq and Kuwait Resume Negotiations to Resolve Maritime Border Dispute
Iraq and Kuwait are resuming negotiations to resolve a maritime border dispute concerning navigation in the Khawr Abd Allah waterway. The Iraqi Prime Minister emphasized the need for a solution that aligns with constitutional and international laws, while Kuwait's Prime Minister criticized a recent Iraqi court ruling. This matter is significant as it affects regional stability and maritime navigation rights.
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📰 What Happened
Iraq and Kuwait are resuming negotiations to resolve a maritime border dispute over the Khawr Abd Allah waterway. The Iraqi Prime Minister has called for a solution that respects constitutional and international laws, while Kuwait has criticized a recent Iraqi court ruling on the matter.
- The Federal Supreme Court of Iraq ruled that a bilateral navigation agreement is unconstitutional.
- The maritime border agreement was ratified by both countries in 2013.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
The Khawr Abd Allah waterway is a significant maritime route for both Iraq and Kuwait, and disputes over borders can lead to heightened tensions. The UN demarcated their land border in 1993, but maritime boundaries remain contentious.
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