Article: KUWAIT RECONSTRUCTION - Part 5C - The Finance Ministry, KIA & KIO

The Finance Ministry was the most important institution for Kuwait during Iraq's occupation. It has spearheaded a huge campaign since the first days of Iraq's invasion. It has disbursed billions of dollars to allied countries, either in the form of aid or in contributions to the war effort. Thus its top decision makers made sure that the liberation of Kuwait was to take place early in 1991.

On Jan. 25, a week after allied attacks on Iraq began, the Finance Ministry, then in exile, contributed $13.5 billion to the war effort. Kuwaiti Ambassador in Washington, Shaikh Saud Al Nasser Al Sabah, announced the contribution after he met with US Secretary of State James ...

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