British Minister: We no longer have a central role in Iraq and its leaders must shoulder the respons

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[size=52]British Minister: We no longer have a central role in Iraq and its leaders must shoulder the responsibility[/size]

[size=45]Translated by: Hamed Ahmed[/size]
[size=45]A British official denied that his country had a significant influence on the situation in Iraq, calling on the political blocs to listen to the demands of the people, warning of the emergence of new demonstrations similar to the situation in 2019, which caused the overthrow of the government of Adel Abdul Mahdi.[/size]
[size=45]A report by (The National) website, translated by (Al-Mada), stated that “Alastair Burt, former Minister for Middle East Affairs at the British Foreign Office, indicated in his speech during a conference in London on Iraq that the Iraqi leaders must address the challenges facing their country and not rely on External partners such as Britain can play a greater role in the reconstruction of the country.[/size]
[size=45]And the report continued, “Bert said at the Iraq Initiative conference held at the (Gatham House) Institute for Studies in London, that it is clear at the present time that the problem of determining a better future for Iraq is left to the hands of the Iraqis and those who were elected to lead them, and not in the hands of any party from the outside.” ".[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out, "The British army maintains a small presence of its forces in the country for the purposes of training only and developing the capabilities and skills of the Iraqi forces required to prevent and curb any new emergence of the threats of ISIS terrorist gangs."[/size]
[size=45]And the report stated, "Iraq had been plagued in recent years and months with a series of problems, including systemic corruption, high unemployment rates, poverty, popular protests, and political crises."[/size]
[size=45]He explained, "The Iraqi parliament approved last month a new government formed by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, ending a political blockage that lasted for more than a year."[/size]
[size=45]The report pointed out that “challenges still exist, and despite Baghdad obtaining a record income from oil revenues due to high crude prices, the country’s 42 million people live with many existing problems.”[/size]
[size=45]He noted, "British official Burt opposes calls urging Britain to play a greater role in alleviating Iraq's social and political problems."[/size]
[size=45]Burt said, "Twenty years after the American invasion of Iraq and the countries of the coalition in 2003, there is no longer a central role for Britain to play in Iraq."[/size]
[size=45]Burt referred to "the series of demonstrations and civil protests that began in 2019 against corruption, political sectarianism, and the lack of job opportunities."[/size]
[size=45]Burt continued, "In order for things to move towards a promising future, the ruling elite in Baghdad must listen to the people's demands." Burt stressed that "the role that Britain can play in Iraq at the present time is largely limited to encouraging elected officials to coexist with the Iraqis and listen to their concerns and demands."[/size]
[size=45]Burt emphasized, "Unless these voices are listened to, the direction of governments will not be towards the needs that Iraq wants, nor towards the place where Iraq is safe."[/size]
[size=45]And the report went on to say that “US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Jennifer Javeto shares the same opinion as British official Burt.”[/size]
[size=45]Addressing the audience at the conference, Javeto said, "Although the United States intends to play a role in the post-war reconstruction of Iraq for many years to come, it cannot provide the political will for the change that many Iraqis demand."[/size]
[size=45]In her response to a question about the way to deal with Iraq's problems, Javeto answered, "It is the Iraqis who solve their own problems, and not with solutions imposed from outside."[/size]
[size=45]Javeto explained, "We have invested a lot in providing the required training for the Iraqi security forces in order for them to take over the security of their country by themselves. As for the political will, it is something that belongs to the Iraqis."[/size]
[size=45]The report indicated that "former Iraqi politicians participating in the conference called on the new government to take courageous decisions in order to change the situation, curb corruption and implement necessary reforms."[/size]
[size=45]During the forum in London, academic and politician Diaa al-Asadi said, "We have to be clear that without changing the political system from within, nothing will change. We have to change the foundations on which the system was built."[/size]
[size=45]For his part, the Secretary-General of the Coordinating Framework Parliamentary bloc, Abbas Al-Amiri, finds that “the reforms come after the resumption of power.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Amiri added, "This matter requires practical steps, and the assumption of power is the main aspect to enable reform."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Amiri indicated, "The reform starts from a main point, which is confronting corruption, which is a challenge that requires the support of Iraqis and allies for the government in order to confront it."[/size]
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