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06/20/2013 1:50 am
United Nations officially recommends so .. Zebari discussed with the ambassadors of the five permanent members
Baghdad - Basra - morning
Recommended that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a report submitted to the Security Council, to derail Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII after Ivaúh all its international obligations. Comes at a time searchable and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council accredited to Baghdad, the ongoing deliberations of a new resolution in the Council to remove Iraq from Chapter VII, while stressing the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Martin Kobler, the importance of developing economic relations between Iraq and Kuwait next step after rid Iraq of international sanctions.
The Western sources familiar with, told the "morning" in a telephone conversation on Wednesday of last week, that the UN Security Council vote on Iraq out of Chapter VII on June 27 Current after Iraq's commitment to the implementation of all UN resolutions. Also confirmed these sources high, such that directions came after the approval of the State of Kuwait on it, and obtaining the green light by Russia recently. These are recommendations internationalism important achievement is calculated on the foreign policy success for the government, confirms that Iraq returned stronger than the events of 1990, which saw the occupation of the dictatorial regime of Kuwait. said so Moon in his 35th report to the Security Council and the Security Council resolution 1284 of 1999: "It commends both Iraq and Kuwait for their efforts which led to the solution of outstanding issues between the two countries to remove Iraq from Chapter VII." and recommended Ki-moon in his report on the implementation of Iraq with its obligations International, directed from Chapter VII after the completion of the maintenance project marks the border between Kuwait and Iraq, in implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 833 of the year 1993, and the progress that has been made to settle the issue of land and private property Iraqi citizens that have occurred within Kuwaiti territory.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations that "the common ground agreed by Iraq with Kuwait in respect of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property is an important achievement refers to a new level of mutual trust and a new chapter of relations between the two neighboring countries," adding that "Iraq's implementation of its commitments within the framework of Chapter VII, on the border with Kuwait created the right conditions for further progress in relations between the two countries. "
It should be noted that the visit of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to Iraq last week, concluded the agreement eliminates remove Iraq from Chapter VII, and draws the foreign ministers of the two countries to New York to submit a request to the United Nations, as well as strengthening relations between the two countries after the signing of joint agreements .
Extensive details
Recommended that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a report submitted to the Security Council, to derail Iraq of the provisions of Chapter VII after Ivaúh all its international obligations.
This comes at a time searchable and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council accredited to Baghdad, the deliberations currently underway for a new resolution in the Council to remove Iraq from Chapter VII, while stressing the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Martin Kobler , the importance of developing economic relations between Iraq and Kuwait. The well-informed Western sources, told the "morning" in a telephone conversation on Wednesday of last week, that the UN Security Council vote on Iraq out of Chapter VII on June 27 after the current Iraq's commitment to the implementation of all UN resolutions.
These sources also confirmed high, that these trends came after the approval of the State of Kuwait, and obtaining the green light by Russia recently.
These recommendations emphasize the UN that Iraq returned stronger than the events of 1990, which saw the occupation of the dictatorial regime of the State of Kuwait.
Iraq and Chapter VII
Ki-moon said in his 35th report to the Security Council and the Security Council resolution 1284 of 1999: "It commends both Iraq and Kuwait for their efforts that led to the solution of the outstanding issues between the two countries to remove Iraq from Chapter VII."
He recommended Ki-moon in his report on the implementation of Iraq's international obligations, directed from Chapter VII after the completion of the maintenance project marks the border between Kuwait and Iraq, in implementation of Security Council Resolution 833 of 1993, and the progress that has been made to settle the issue of land and private property citizens Iraqis that have occurred within the territory Kuwaiti.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations that "the common ground agreed by Iraq with Kuwait regarding missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property is an important achievement refers to a new level of mutual trust and a new chapter of relations between the two neighboring countries," adding that "Iraq's implementation of its obligations under Chapter VII and on the border with Kuwait created the right conditions for further progress in relations between the two countries. "
He continued that "the governments of Iraq and Kuwait ابدتا respect for mutual interests of national to reach an agreement acceptable and beneficial," adding that "if agreed the Security Council on these recommendations, Iraq will emerge from Chapter VII, and regain his international as it was before the invasion of the former regime of Kuwait in August year 1990. "
It should be noted that the visit of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to Iraq last week, concluded an agreement leading to the withdrawal of Iraq from Chapter VII, and draws the two countries' foreign ministers to New York to submit a request to the United Nations.
Missing Kuwaitis
Ki-moon recommended to end the mandate of the Special Coordinator for the United Nations in Iraq responsible for my Kuwaiti missing persons and property, and the transfer of its functions with the requests made by Kuwait to the United Nations mission to help Iraq (UNAMI) and work out under Chapter VI.
It is said that the Special Coordinator of the UN in Iraq, which was responsible for following up the issue of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property Gennady Tarasov, had left his post at the end of last December, the Security Council did not discuss the future of this position or approval to extend the funding for it.
The UN Security Council created the post of High Representative of resolution No. 1284 of 1999 and was appointed the first coordinator of him Yuli Vorontsov.
The UN Security Council will consider the adoption of the draft resolution in this regard in the current June 27.
Kuwait was for its part, has made a number of requests to be included in the resolution which will be released end of this month, the appointment of a special (UNAMI) to follow up on my missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, and not be a mandate linked to the Mission's mandate and that the reports on the two files separate from the periodic reports of UNAMI .
In this regard, he drew Ki-moon that he would "work for the full implementation of the resolution if adopted by the Security Council concerning the future of the functions of High Representative," adding that it "is not yet achieving the objectives of the delegation coordinator Supreme despite the commitment of the Iraqi authorities and their efforts in these files . "
He estimated Ki-moon "Iraq's commitment to finding a solution to end the issue of missing Kuwaitis and other nationalities, which continues to be a pain and suffering of the families bereaved," and expressed hope that "Iraq continues to work on the ground will lead to clarify the fate of those missing, which strengthens the trust between Iraq and Kuwait. "
He said future moves in this regard will be by the Tripartite Committee chaired by the International Red Cross, adding that "Iraqi officials said they will continue to work on finding the remains of missing Kuwaitis."
The report pointed to "conduct excavation work at the site quintiles last May to search for the possible existence of graves in it, but he has not found any evidence of the existence of bodies buried there," noting that he "has been postponed drilling operation at another location south of Baghdad, for security reasons . "
The report pointed out that there are several reasons hampering search operations, such as lack of important information about the sites of mass graves and the travel of witnesses outside the country because they do not want or feel insecure for cooperation in this regard.
It also pointed out that the American University of Alabama has developed a new technology to analyze changes in the soil, could help in the search for the remains of missing Kuwaitis, in addition to the missing Iraqis in the period of the former regime.
The report said that "Kuwaiti officials renewed importance of access to satellite images dating back to 1991 from the United States can facilitate the identification of sites of mass graves," while pointing out that the Iraqi officials will demand from Russia get the pictures of site quintiles back to the years 1990 and 1991. "
It is noted that the remains were found only 236 people among the missing totaling 602 Kuwaitis and others of other nationalities.
Kuwaiti property
On the issue of stolen Kuwaiti property, between Ki-moon to the Security Council that "Iraq is continuing its efforts to clarify the fate of the property, and the restoration of Kuwait files governmental organizations, which were stolen during the invasion of Saddam indispensable to preserve the historical records of the country," pointing out that "Iraq handed over to the side Kuwait recently 57 tape belonging to Kuwait Television, and about 400 books and three albums containing pictures of members of the Kuwaiti government and silver seal of the State of Kuwait. "
The permanent members
Meanwhile, Research and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council accredited to Baghdad, Deputy Representative of the United Nations (UNAMI) in Iraq, the position and see Iraq for deliberations currently under way for a new resolution in the Council about Iraq out of the provisions of Chapter VII.
He said a Foreign Ministry statement received "morning," a copy of it on Wednesday, "Zebari said during the meeting, stressed the importance of new resolution to be clear and explicit on the Iraq fulfill its international obligations as stipulated in UN Security Council resolutions relating to Iraq's relations - Kuwait."
Zebari expressed government's appreciation for the positions of all the five permanent members and supportive of both Iraq and Kuwait, in order to resolve the remaining issues as a result of Saddam's invasion of Kuwait.
The statement noted that the ambassadors praised the great efforts made by the Iraqi and Kuwaiti sides to resolve their differences through peaceful means and civilization and taking into account the interests of both countries.
Kubler and the Council of Basra
In the meantime, announced the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Martin Kobler, the international sanctions imposed on Iraq will be filed before the end of June, because the most important issue in this item is the demarcation of the border has been fully agreed upon.
He said Kubler during a joint news conference with the head of the provincial council in Basra, Khalaf Abdul Samad in the provincial council building on Wednesday: "The United Nations will lift Chapter VII of Iraq by the end of June current, because the most important issue in this chapter is the demarcation of the border has been agreed upon Full. "
Kubler, who visited Basra yesterday afternoon after visiting Kuwait, pointed out that "there is a step should be to talk about the development of economic relations between Iraq and Kuwait in the post-Chapter VII," pointing to "the existence of specialized committees to continue the search for missing Kuwaitis, as well as resolve the file Kuwaiti documents and returned to Kuwait. "
For his part, head of the provincial council in Basra, Khalaf Abdul Samad during the conference that "Iraq's cooperation in resolving a border with Kuwait for the lifting of sanctions," pointing out that "Basra will be allocated a large part of the investment funds in the agreement between the two sides of Iraq and Kuwait, which eliminates Kuwaiti investment funds for debt owed by Iraq in the establishment of investment projects, "he said.
Abdul Samad pointed out that "the Basra Governorate Council would be the Department of Foreign Relations means for activating international relations with neighboring countries and activation of the twinning between Basra and the global economic cities."
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06/20/2013 1:50 am
United Nations officially recommends so .. Zebari discussed with the ambassadors of the five permanent members
Baghdad - Basra - morning
Recommended that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a report submitted to the Security Council, to derail Iraq from the provisions of Chapter VII after Ivaúh all its international obligations. Comes at a time searchable and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council accredited to Baghdad, the ongoing deliberations of a new resolution in the Council to remove Iraq from Chapter VII, while stressing the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Martin Kobler, the importance of developing economic relations between Iraq and Kuwait next step after rid Iraq of international sanctions.
The Western sources familiar with, told the "morning" in a telephone conversation on Wednesday of last week, that the UN Security Council vote on Iraq out of Chapter VII on June 27 Current after Iraq's commitment to the implementation of all UN resolutions. Also confirmed these sources high, such that directions came after the approval of the State of Kuwait on it, and obtaining the green light by Russia recently. These are recommendations internationalism important achievement is calculated on the foreign policy success for the government, confirms that Iraq returned stronger than the events of 1990, which saw the occupation of the dictatorial regime of Kuwait. said so Moon in his 35th report to the Security Council and the Security Council resolution 1284 of 1999: "It commends both Iraq and Kuwait for their efforts which led to the solution of outstanding issues between the two countries to remove Iraq from Chapter VII." and recommended Ki-moon in his report on the implementation of Iraq with its obligations International, directed from Chapter VII after the completion of the maintenance project marks the border between Kuwait and Iraq, in implementation of Security Council Resolution No. 833 of the year 1993, and the progress that has been made to settle the issue of land and private property Iraqi citizens that have occurred within Kuwaiti territory.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations that "the common ground agreed by Iraq with Kuwait in respect of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property is an important achievement refers to a new level of mutual trust and a new chapter of relations between the two neighboring countries," adding that "Iraq's implementation of its commitments within the framework of Chapter VII, on the border with Kuwait created the right conditions for further progress in relations between the two countries. "
It should be noted that the visit of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to Iraq last week, concluded the agreement eliminates remove Iraq from Chapter VII, and draws the foreign ministers of the two countries to New York to submit a request to the United Nations, as well as strengthening relations between the two countries after the signing of joint agreements .
Extensive details
Recommended that UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon in a report submitted to the Security Council, to derail Iraq of the provisions of Chapter VII after Ivaúh all its international obligations.
This comes at a time searchable and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council accredited to Baghdad, the deliberations currently underway for a new resolution in the Council to remove Iraq from Chapter VII, while stressing the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Martin Kobler , the importance of developing economic relations between Iraq and Kuwait. The well-informed Western sources, told the "morning" in a telephone conversation on Wednesday of last week, that the UN Security Council vote on Iraq out of Chapter VII on June 27 after the current Iraq's commitment to the implementation of all UN resolutions.
These sources also confirmed high, that these trends came after the approval of the State of Kuwait, and obtaining the green light by Russia recently.
These recommendations emphasize the UN that Iraq returned stronger than the events of 1990, which saw the occupation of the dictatorial regime of the State of Kuwait.
Iraq and Chapter VII
Ki-moon said in his 35th report to the Security Council and the Security Council resolution 1284 of 1999: "It commends both Iraq and Kuwait for their efforts that led to the solution of the outstanding issues between the two countries to remove Iraq from Chapter VII."
He recommended Ki-moon in his report on the implementation of Iraq's international obligations, directed from Chapter VII after the completion of the maintenance project marks the border between Kuwait and Iraq, in implementation of Security Council Resolution 833 of 1993, and the progress that has been made to settle the issue of land and private property citizens Iraqis that have occurred within the territory Kuwaiti.
The Secretary-General of the United Nations that "the common ground agreed by Iraq with Kuwait regarding missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property is an important achievement refers to a new level of mutual trust and a new chapter of relations between the two neighboring countries," adding that "Iraq's implementation of its obligations under Chapter VII and on the border with Kuwait created the right conditions for further progress in relations between the two countries. "
He continued that "the governments of Iraq and Kuwait ابدتا respect for mutual interests of national to reach an agreement acceptable and beneficial," adding that "if agreed the Security Council on these recommendations, Iraq will emerge from Chapter VII, and regain his international as it was before the invasion of the former regime of Kuwait in August year 1990. "
It should be noted that the visit of the Kuwaiti Prime Minister Jaber Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah to Iraq last week, concluded an agreement leading to the withdrawal of Iraq from Chapter VII, and draws the two countries' foreign ministers to New York to submit a request to the United Nations.
Missing Kuwaitis
Ki-moon recommended to end the mandate of the Special Coordinator for the United Nations in Iraq responsible for my Kuwaiti missing persons and property, and the transfer of its functions with the requests made by Kuwait to the United Nations mission to help Iraq (UNAMI) and work out under Chapter VI.
It is said that the Special Coordinator of the UN in Iraq, which was responsible for following up the issue of missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property Gennady Tarasov, had left his post at the end of last December, the Security Council did not discuss the future of this position or approval to extend the funding for it.
The UN Security Council created the post of High Representative of resolution No. 1284 of 1999 and was appointed the first coordinator of him Yuli Vorontsov.
The UN Security Council will consider the adoption of the draft resolution in this regard in the current June 27.
Kuwait was for its part, has made a number of requests to be included in the resolution which will be released end of this month, the appointment of a special (UNAMI) to follow up on my missing Kuwaitis and Kuwaiti property, and not be a mandate linked to the Mission's mandate and that the reports on the two files separate from the periodic reports of UNAMI .
In this regard, he drew Ki-moon that he would "work for the full implementation of the resolution if adopted by the Security Council concerning the future of the functions of High Representative," adding that it "is not yet achieving the objectives of the delegation coordinator Supreme despite the commitment of the Iraqi authorities and their efforts in these files . "
He estimated Ki-moon "Iraq's commitment to finding a solution to end the issue of missing Kuwaitis and other nationalities, which continues to be a pain and suffering of the families bereaved," and expressed hope that "Iraq continues to work on the ground will lead to clarify the fate of those missing, which strengthens the trust between Iraq and Kuwait. "
He said future moves in this regard will be by the Tripartite Committee chaired by the International Red Cross, adding that "Iraqi officials said they will continue to work on finding the remains of missing Kuwaitis."
The report pointed to "conduct excavation work at the site quintiles last May to search for the possible existence of graves in it, but he has not found any evidence of the existence of bodies buried there," noting that he "has been postponed drilling operation at another location south of Baghdad, for security reasons . "
The report pointed out that there are several reasons hampering search operations, such as lack of important information about the sites of mass graves and the travel of witnesses outside the country because they do not want or feel insecure for cooperation in this regard.
It also pointed out that the American University of Alabama has developed a new technology to analyze changes in the soil, could help in the search for the remains of missing Kuwaitis, in addition to the missing Iraqis in the period of the former regime.
The report said that "Kuwaiti officials renewed importance of access to satellite images dating back to 1991 from the United States can facilitate the identification of sites of mass graves," while pointing out that the Iraqi officials will demand from Russia get the pictures of site quintiles back to the years 1990 and 1991. "
It is noted that the remains were found only 236 people among the missing totaling 602 Kuwaitis and others of other nationalities.
Kuwaiti property
On the issue of stolen Kuwaiti property, between Ki-moon to the Security Council that "Iraq is continuing its efforts to clarify the fate of the property, and the restoration of Kuwait files governmental organizations, which were stolen during the invasion of Saddam indispensable to preserve the historical records of the country," pointing out that "Iraq handed over to the side Kuwait recently 57 tape belonging to Kuwait Television, and about 400 books and three albums containing pictures of members of the Kuwaiti government and silver seal of the State of Kuwait. "
The permanent members
Meanwhile, Research and Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari with the ambassadors of the five permanent members of the Security Council accredited to Baghdad, Deputy Representative of the United Nations (UNAMI) in Iraq, the position and see Iraq for deliberations currently under way for a new resolution in the Council about Iraq out of the provisions of Chapter VII.
He said a Foreign Ministry statement received "morning," a copy of it on Wednesday, "Zebari said during the meeting, stressed the importance of new resolution to be clear and explicit on the Iraq fulfill its international obligations as stipulated in UN Security Council resolutions relating to Iraq's relations - Kuwait."
Zebari expressed government's appreciation for the positions of all the five permanent members and supportive of both Iraq and Kuwait, in order to resolve the remaining issues as a result of Saddam's invasion of Kuwait.
The statement noted that the ambassadors praised the great efforts made by the Iraqi and Kuwaiti sides to resolve their differences through peaceful means and civilization and taking into account the interests of both countries.
Kubler and the Council of Basra
In the meantime, announced the Special Representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Martin Kobler, the international sanctions imposed on Iraq will be filed before the end of June, because the most important issue in this item is the demarcation of the border has been fully agreed upon.
He said Kubler during a joint news conference with the head of the provincial council in Basra, Khalaf Abdul Samad in the provincial council building on Wednesday: "The United Nations will lift Chapter VII of Iraq by the end of June current, because the most important issue in this chapter is the demarcation of the border has been agreed upon Full. "
Kubler, who visited Basra yesterday afternoon after visiting Kuwait, pointed out that "there is a step should be to talk about the development of economic relations between Iraq and Kuwait in the post-Chapter VII," pointing to "the existence of specialized committees to continue the search for missing Kuwaitis, as well as resolve the file Kuwaiti documents and returned to Kuwait. "
For his part, head of the provincial council in Basra, Khalaf Abdul Samad during the conference that "Iraq's cooperation in resolving a border with Kuwait for the lifting of sanctions," pointing out that "Basra will be allocated a large part of the investment funds in the agreement between the two sides of Iraq and Kuwait, which eliminates Kuwaiti investment funds for debt owed by Iraq in the establishment of investment projects, "he said.
Abdul Samad pointed out that "the Basra Governorate Council would be the Department of Foreign Relations means for activating international relations with neighboring countries and activation of the twinning between Basra and the global economic cities."
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