The reconstruction of the Safwan border crossing, the main crossing point between Kuwait and Iraq, will be funded by a grant from the Kuwait government under plans for further economic cooperation between the two neighboring countries.
The Border Crossing Authority issued a statement this Sunday announcing the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the two countriesfor he preparation of infrastructure for the reconstruction of the crossing.
Following a number of meetings between delegations from the two countries, Iraq and Kuwait are seeking further economic ties with a number of cooperation deals expected to follow relating to the economy, transport, sports, science and technology.
Source; Asharq Al Awsat