KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah heads the meeting of the Foreign Ministry’s committee tasked with preparing for Iraq’s reconstruction conference. —KUNA

KUWAIT: Kuwaiti Deputy Foreign Minister Khaled Al-Jarallah yesterday headed the meeting of the Foreign Ministry's committee tasked with preparing for Iraq's reconstruction conference due in Kuwait on February 12-14. Officials of Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED), Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and International Islamic Charity Organization were present at the meeting. Steps taken for the event were discussed during the meeting.

On Tuesday, Iraqi parliament speaker Salim Al-Jubouri praised the Kuwaiti initiative to host the Iraq reconstruction conference slated for next month. Speaking at the 13th session of the Parliamentary Union of the OIC member states (PUIC) conference in Tehran, Jubouri said Iraq is living in victorious atmospheres after defeating the so-called Islamic State and liberating the country's land from IS militants.

These atmospheres will be enhanced by the world's support for the country's reconstruction process whose first phase will begin with Kuwait's hosting of the reconstruction conference to be held on February 12-14, he stressed. He commended the Kuwaiti efforts in this regard, saying that the State of Kuwait has made endeavors, which are highly appreciated.

Jubouri noted that Iraq continues coordination with all parties in order to maintain security and stability of the region. He affirmed that Iraq would also continue coordination and consultation with Muslims and Arabs as well as all effective international powers in order to find solutions to the region's crises.

This keenness is based on Iraq's belief in the necessity of maintaining stability in the region, he pointed out. He called on all parties to continue efforts to preserve the Islamic and Christian character of the holy city of Jerusalem, and protect the sanctity of Al-Aqsa Mosque and other Islamic sanctities.

The top lawmaker emphasized Iraq's backing to all serious initiatives seeking to develop the joint Islamic action in all domains, and to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to play an effective role on international arena. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani inaugurated the conference earlier in the day. - KUNA