The tentative rapprochement between Saudi Arabia and Iraq took another step forward with 18 MoUs signed this week. None are earthshattering, but they mark a continued effort to thaw relations that have never recovered from Iraq’s 1990 invasion of Kuwait.
The announcements were made on 5 December at the Basra Oil & Gas International Exhibition & Conference. Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih was in attendance, marking his second official visit to Iraq in less than two months (MEES, 27 October). Mr Falih said “we see our cooperation and coordination as very strategic and crucial for both of our countries. It doubles our success, growth and prosperity, again and again.” (CONTINUED - 762 WORDS)
