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For the Algiers Agreement between Ethiopia and Eritrea see Algiers Agreement (2000) The 1975 Algiers Agreement, commonly known as the Algiers Accord. The treaty was meant to settle disputes over the lands between Iraq and Iran (such as Shatt-el-Arab and Khuzestan). The treaty was not honoured by both parties and eventually the two countries went to war over the lands. The Iran-Iraq War lasted eight years, the Iraqis had the upper hand in the beginning of the war but began to lose ground as the two countries waged war. After eight years of war there still are disputes over who is the rightful owner of the lands. THE ALGIERS ACCORD March 6, 1975 "During the convocation of the OPEC Summit Conference in the Algerian capital and upon the initiative of President Houari Boumedienne , the Shah Of Iran and Saddam Hussein (Vice-Chairman of the Revolution Command Council) met twice and conducted lengthy talks on the relations between Iraq and Iran. These talks, attended by President Houari Boumedienne, were characterized by complete frankness and a sincere will from both parties to reach a final and permanent solution of all problems existing between the two countries in accordance with the principles of territorial integrity, border inviolability and non-interference in internal affairs. The two High Contracting Parties have decided to:
The two parties have decided to restore the traditional ties of good neighbourliness and friendship, in particular by eliminating all negative factors in their relations and through constant exchange of views on issues of mutual interest and promotion of mutual co-operation. The two parties officially declare that the region ought to be secure from any foreign interference. The Foreign Ministers of Iraq and Iran shall meet in the presence of Algeria's Foreign Minister on 15 March 1975 in Tehran in order to make working arrangements for the Iraqi-Iranian joint commission which was set up to apply the resolutions taken by mutual agreement as specified above. And in accordance with the desire of the two parties, Algeria shall be invited to the meetings of the Iraqi-Iranian joint commission. The commission shall determine its agenda and working procedures and hold meetings if necessary. The meetings shall be alternately held in Baghdad and Tehran. His Majesty the Shah accepted with pleasure the invitation extended to him by His Excellency President Ahmad Hasan al-Bakr to pay a state visit to Iraq. The date of the visit shall be fixed by mutual agreement. On the other hand, Saddam Hussein agreed to visit Iran officially at a date to be fixed by the two parties. HM the Shah of Iran and Saddam Hussein expressed their deep gratitude to President Houari Boumedienne, who, motivated by brotherly sentiments and a spirit of disinterestedness, worked for the establishment of a direct contact between the leaders of the two countries and consequently contributed to reviving a new era in the Iraqi-Iranian relations with a view to achieving the higher interests of the future of the region in question." (''From Algiers Accord - 1975 '') AFTERMATH As with most territorial conflicts this problem was not solved by the Algiers Accord, Iran and Iraq went to war years later over the same issues that this treaty supposedly settled. EXTERNAL LINKS |
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