Invasion complicated Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations – PM

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Premier Nouri al-Maliki on Friday said that Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations have been marred since Iraq ‘s former regime invaded the neighboring country in 1991, noting that the two sides are inclined to deepen mutual confidence. “Iraqi-Kuwaiti relations have become complicated on all spheres since the former regime invaded Kuwait in 1991,” Maliki said in a meeting with Kuwaiti mediamen that was covered by AL-IRAQIYA semi-official TV station. ” Iraq is ready at any time to have a Kuwaiti ambassador, but appointing an Iraqi ambassador in Kuwait requires regular approvals, parliament decree, and others,” he noted. ” Iraq wants to discuss the issue of the debts due for Kuwait as soon as possible, because this topic is a result of the wars entered by the former regime and Iraqis pay for,” he asserted. MH (P)/AmR 1