IRAQ-KUWAIT: SITUATION REPORT #616 - JORDAN DENIES VIOLATING UN ARMS EMBARGO &

Created: 2/28/1991

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Jordanian officials today denied sending ammunition to Iraq since its invasion of Kuwait, according to Jordanian press reports. The officials claimed the ammunition reportedly captured by coalition forces in Kuwait and southern Iraq probably camehipment of Chinese munitions purchased by Jordan for Iraq1 and delivered via Saudi Arabia. Press reports Indicate that the captured boxes of ammunition bear Jordanian military markings and show shipment dates in

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Iraqi Foreign Minister Tariq Azizetter dated today to the President of the UN Security Council announcing Baghdad's willingness "to comply fully with UNSCnd all other UN security councilccording to the US

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Indian Move* on the Oulf

Haw Dalhl haa aatovernment comaittea to Identify reconstruction project opportunities for Indian firss In Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait, according to prase. Many Indian coapanlaa have long-standing connections In the Culf that they win use to bid for sub-contracting jobs. JkiSH

Coaaanti Haw Delhi hopee Baghdad will be receptive to its reconstruction proposals. Although India attempted to appear neutral during the Pereian Culf conflict, its support for Soviet peace initiatives and failure to contribute silltary forces have soured relations with soae coalition xenbers. Kuwaiti government officiels have already Indicated New Delhi will not be awarded contracta for reconstruction projects. jrl^nH

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