In exchange the British government recognized Kuwait as an "independent government under British protection."

In 1963, Iraq recognized Kuwait.

A1 Iraq's Parliament met, moving toward recognizing Kuwait.

Iraq's linking of a pledge to recognize Kuwait in return for the easing of an embargo at some fixed future date is not new.

Seventeen other countries, including Egypt, which recognizes Israel, and Kuwait and China, did not take part in the voting.

The Iraqi government agreed to recognize Kuwait as an independent state and to not invade again.

On Monday the Government convened its 250-member Parliament with the intent of officially recognizing Kuwait.

He laid out a timetable in which Iraq would first formally recognize Kuwait.

Asked by a reporter whether his country recognized Kuwait, Mr. Aziz replied, "It is under consideration."

Several members of the Council applauded Iraq's decision to recognize Kuwait.