Iraq received pledges on Wednesday totalling $30bn at an international conference for reconstruction of the war-torn country, the host Kuwait announced.
"The commitment of the international community at the conference was clear," said Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Sabah al-Khaled al-Sabah, adding that 76 countries, numerous international funds and global organisations had made pledges.Baghdad says it needs nearly $90bn to rebuild after a three-year war with the Islamic State group that devastated homes, schools, hospitals and economic infrastructure.
"We were hoping for more," Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari told AFP.
"We are not disappointed, but the amount was less than expected," he added.
