The last interview with Ambassador Deborah K. Jones, So much respect for this woman

Thursday,16 June 2011

By : Jameel W. Karaki Staff Writer KUWAIT: The two Kuwaiti detainees in Guantanamo bay represent a threat for both countries and their shared interest, said the US Ambassador to Kuwait Deborah K. Jones on Wednesday. "We will keep working with the Kuwaiti government to reach a satisfactory solution for both parties," she said, adding that the detainees are to be prosecuted before a military court. This statement was given to reporters during a round table discussion. The ambassador's diplomatic mission will end in few days. When asked about her evaluation for her mission in Kuwait, she clarified that every ambassador is sent with a letter of instructions from the president of the United States where many of those instructions aim to support and develop the bilateral relationship, civil society, democracy and sustain and develop economics, energy and commercial ties as well as cooperating in the field of counter terrorism in order to prevent sources from financing terrorists group in terms of countering mutual threats. Regarding the security forces in Iraq, Jones noted that it t is important to realize that the Iraqi security forces along with the American forces provided security for Iraqi citizens, adding that the US completely withdrew the combat forces. The ambassador asserted that Iraq is a sovereign state. "The American troops don't exist at any country if they are not welcomed. The American people want to see an end of our troop's involvement in Iraq," she said. As to the Iranian Nuclear program, Jones clarified that "The United States supports the right of Iran to have a peaceful nuclear energy,  however, The United States and the International Community is still waiting for a clear statement about the nuclear intentions of Iran," adding that the American Government will continue to work closely with its allies in the region to protect them against this kind of threat. Jones believes that the relationship between Iraq and Kuwait shouldn't be distracted by some media or some politicians who are trying giving statements for the sake of the domestic gains, noting that this phenomenon happens also in the United States.  "I personally believe that Iraq is a country that has been isolated for the decades because of sanctions, therefore it can benefit from its neighbor Kuwait in the business and financial world and use Kuwait's expertise as a gateway or an economic enzymes that can really open that door to reach a win -win situation for both of them," She added. As for the situation in Syria and the Turkish Role, "The current situation in Syria represents a huge concern for everyone," said Jones, adding that the Turkish foreign policy aims to have a good relationship with its neighbors. Jones pointed out that the collapse of the current regimes will have an impact on Lebanon, Israel, Turkey and Iraq. According to Jones, the former Egyptian president Hosni Mubarak was a great ally to the United States and a peace supporter, asserting that US didn't throw him, but Egyptian citizens did a change. She concluded, "I feel like home and it's an honor that the leadership said to me "you are from our own people, you are in our heart." US Ambassador to Kuwait Deborah K. Jones, centers reporters in a memorial photo after a round table discussion held on Wednesday, June 15, 2011. (LEFT) her excellency US Ambassador to Kuwait Ambassador Deborah K. Jones(Right) Myself. I wish you all the best in your new mission and thanks for your support.