The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and the US have called for the completion of the demarcation of Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime borders beyond boundary point 162. The call came in a joint statement issued on Wednesday.
The statement said that the GCC and the US support the efforts of Kuwait and Iraq to resolve their outstanding bilateral issues, including the demarcation of their maritime borders. The statement also said that the GCC and the US encourage Kuwait and Iraq to continue their dialogue and to reach a mutually agreeable solution.
The call for the completion of the demarcation of Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime borders is a significant development. It is the first time that the GCC and the US have jointly called for the completion of the demarcation process. The call is also likely to put pressure on Kuwait and Iraq to resolve their maritime border dispute.
The maritime border dispute between Kuwait and Iraq is a long-standing one. The two countries have been unable to agree on the location of their maritime border for decades. The dispute has been a source of tension between the two countries and has hampered their bilateral relations.
The completion of the demarcation of Kuwaiti-Iraqi maritime borders would be a positive development for both countries. It would help to improve their bilateral relations and would pave the way for increased cooperation in a number of areas, including trade and investment.
