This statement contains many important truths that must be considered. Geography is indisputable, as well as the neighborly relations and political, commercial and social ties. The First Deputy Prime Minister spoke with the wisdom that should prevail among neighbors.
There are indeed illegitimate militias in Iraq, but in the end, Iraq and Kuwait remain. These gangs will disappear with the demise of the Iranian regime, which corrupted the popular relations between all the Gulf states and the Iraqi people. The calculations of nations are not based on emotions, but on strategic interests. It was on this basis that the Minister of Interior made his visit to Basra and his meeting with its governor. Since assuming his position as First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al- Yousef has been leveraging his personal relationships with officials or leaders in the Gulf and the Arab world to serve his country.
This investment has yielded numerous benefits, resulting in a more robust internal security. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef works, not just in words but in deeds, to refute rumors that flooded social media and some Arab and foreign media outlets, rumors aimed at harming the Gulf states, and damaging relations between Kuwait and Iraq. Some have tried to sow discord and undermine the deep-rooted relationship between the two peoples.
Even the Iraqi invasion, with all its wounds, could not tear apart the unified fabric of the two nations. Therefore, the First Deputy Prime Minister’s statement, “Whoever harbors ill intentions towards either of us must be dealt with fiercely,” is not directed solely to the Iraqi public. It is a very clear political message to all troublemakers in the region, including the Iranian-backed militias or groups keen on destabilizing relations between the two countries.
From a political perspective, the visit of Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef to Basra at this sensitive time is a stroke of genius from an official who manages internal and external security files and is privy to all the details. Thus, the visit of Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef confirmed that no power can separate the destinies of Iraq and Kuwait. No one should dream of driving a wedge between the two countries. Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef bases his steps on facts and interests, while carefully learning from past lessons calmly and wisely to rebuild on solid ground, not on shifting sands that could be affected by any external developments.
