Iraq resumes Flights to Kuwait after 22 year halt

Air flights ceased between Iraq and Kuwait since the 1990 invasion of Kuwait by Saddam Hussein.  This invasion led to more than two decades of a strained relationship between the two states.  This first flight marks the effort of both states to repair this relationship.  In January, Kuwait's parliament approved a deal in which Iraq will pay $500 million to Kuwait in compensation to Kuwait's national carrier.  This $500 million will compensate the damages Kuwait experienced during Iraq'a occupation, which included 10 stolen planes and millions of dollars worth of stolen equipment and spare parts. According to both governments, the outstanding issues between both states have been resolved.  According to Iraq's Transportation Ministry spokesman, Karim al-Houri the resumption of flights to Kuwait demonstrate "important horizons for cooperation based on brotherhood".

http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/18515035-418/iraq-resumes-flights-to-kuwait-after-22-year-halt.html

I found this article interesting because it demonstrates action among member states of the Arab League to resolve issues and strengthen relationships.  Even though there are still disputes concerning war reparations between Iraq and Kuwait, the effort to resume flights among the state demonstrate the willingness and necessity of member states to strengthen their relationships as well as to work diligently to resolve conflicts.  For the Arab League to become a stronger organization, member states need to nurture their relationships among each other as well.