Iraq Pledges Continued Cooperation with Kuwait on Missing Persons and Property


New York:Iraq has reaffirmed its commitment to ongoing collaboration with Kuwait, the United Nations, and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to address the issue of missing persons and lost property, as stated by the Permanent Representative of the Republic of Iraq to the United Nations, Ambassador Luqman Al-Faily.



According to Iraqi News Agency, Ambassador Al-Faily conveyed Iraq’s position during a United Nations Security Council session focused on the implementation of Resolution 2792 (2025). This resolution pertains to the file of missing Kuwaiti nationals and lost Kuwaiti property. He reiterated Iraq’s dedication to working alongside Kuwait, the UN, and the ICRC to continue the search for missing persons and facilitate the return of Kuwaiti property.



The Ministry of Foreign Affairs statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency, emphasized the national efforts Iraq has undertaken, including search operations, documentation review, and information collection related to the issue. Ambassador Al-Faily stressed that Iraq’s commitment is driven by international obligations and a humanitarian conviction, highlighting the importance of providing closure to the families of the missing and fostering trust between Iraq and Kuwait.



Ambassador Al-Faily also noted Iraq’s efforts in returning books, documents, and other property recovered in recent years. He affirmed Iraq’s readiness to resume meetings of the joint Iraqi-Kuwaiti committee focused on resolving the issue of lost property, including the Kuwaiti national archives.