Supreme Council Emphasizes Respect for Kuwait's Sovereignty, Commitment to International Agreements

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The Supreme Council urged Iraq to respect Kuwait's sovereignty and territorial integrity, reaffirming its commitment to bilateral and international agreements. The Council emphasized the importance of completing the maritime border demarcation with Kuwait and adhering to the Maritime Navigation Agreement in Khawr Abd Allah. It also rejected the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court's ruling on the matter, considering any unilateral decisions by Iraq as null and void.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Supreme Council called upon Iraq to complete the maritime border demarcation with Kuwait beyond Maritime Marker 162.
  • The Council urged Iraq to adhere to the Maritime Navigation Agreement in Khawr Abd Allah, signed on April 29, 2012.
  • The agreement entered into force on December 5, 2013, after approval by both Kuwaiti and Iraqi parliaments and joint submission to the United Nations on December 18, 2013.
  • The Council rejected the Iraqi Federal Supreme Court's ruling on the matter, considering any unilateral decisions by Iraq as null and void.
  • The Council reaffirmed support for UN Security Council Resolution 2107 (2013), which mandated the Special Representative of the Secretary-General and the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to enhance efforts related to the search for missing Kuwaitis.
  • The Supreme Council emphasized the importance of ongoing Security Council monitoring of the file concerning the issue of missing Kuwaitis and third-country nationals.
  • The Council called upon Iraq and the United Nations to exert maximum efforts to achieve a final resolution to all outstanding issues and files related to Kuwait.
  • The Council reiterated its firm commitment to preserving the territorial integrity, independence, and sovereignty of the Syrian Arab Republic, rejecting regional interference in its internal affairs.
  • The Council supported UN efforts towards a political solution in Syria, aligned with Security Council Resolution 2254.
  • The Council expressed concern for Syrian refugees and internally displaced persons, facilitating their safe and voluntary return to Syria according to international standards.

Statistics:

  • The Maritime Navigation Agreement in Khawr Abd Allah was signed on April 29, 2012.
  • The agreement entered into force on December 5, 2013.
  • The joint submission to the United Nations was made on December 18, 2013.
  • 2254 Security Council Resolution supports a political solution in Syria.

Sources:

  • Security Council Resolution 2107 (2013)
  • UNAMI
  • International Committee of the Red Cross
  • Security Council Resolution 2254
  • UN Security Council
  • (August 15, 2023) (citing date from original text only)