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Al-Sudani from the Sulaymaniyah Forum: Sustainable projects instead of “unresolved problems”
Iraq 2023/03/16
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Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani said that the budget will translate the government program in a practical way, indicating that we pledged to provide services to our citizens and build a strong cohesive economy, and while he stressed that Iraq would not be a corridor for aggression against any of the neighboring countries, he stressed that Iraq is also not subject to division or fragmentation and that everyone
Respect His Excellency.
And Al-Sudani stated, in a speech during the opening of the “Seventh Sulaymaniyah Forum”, yesterday, Wednesday, that “the convening of such conferences, in the presence of this large gathering of researchers and those interested in Iraqi affairs, is evidence of freedom of expression and the practice of democratic life in Iraq today.”
He added, “We pledged in our government program to provide services to our people and build a strong, cohesive economy,” stressing “the achievement of large proportions of the ministerial program.” to our stated goals
In the service of the citizen.
And he indicated that “the budget is an important key to opening the doors to a solution to several problems, achieving priorities for addressing unemployment, combating poverty, corruption, and initiating economic reform.” Kurdistan region of Iraq in this regard,” stressing “the need to leave the term (unresolved problems), and replace it with terms of sustainable projects and joint economic opportunities, for sustainable well-being.”
And just for all Iraqis.
He pointed out that "the painful memory of the heinous crime committed by the dictatorial regime against our Kurdish people in the city of Halabja is a sad occasion, and we voted in the Council of Ministers two days ago on the project to convert it into a governorate, which is the least we can offer in exchange for their huge sacrifices."
He stressed that "our meetings in Erbil were fruitful, and I met a group of party leaders and representatives of the components, and we talked without restrictions, because we are - in word and deed - people of one country and one destiny," praising "the efforts made to reconcile the Kurdish political leaders to unify the ranks, and we support this efforts.”
And he continued, saying: “The strife that distorts the unity of Iraq, which sees that the strength of one of its parts is to weaken the federal government or to weaken the other components in the country, was a gateway for ISIS terrorist gangs to pounce on the heart of the state, threatening all components without exception.”
He explained, "We look forward to deep and sustainable economic partnerships that bring us together with brotherly and friendly peoples, and we exchange concern for security with them. With effective and fruitful economic cooperation, only sustainable security can be established."
The Prime Minister affirmed, “We will never accept that the land of Iraq be a starting point for threatening the security of the neighborhood, and our constitution obliges us not to interfere in the affairs of others, just as we do not accept that the dignity of our land and our sovereignty be affected from the neighborhood or from others, and everyone must respect our sovereignty,” stressing that “Iraq It cannot be divided or divided.
He pointed out that "our government has attached, early on, special importance to strengthening the border guard forces, and has increased efforts to control them, prevent infiltration, and eliminate any force that seeks to destabilize, whether in the Kurdistan region or anywhere else in the land of Iraq."
He stated that “Iraq’s history, geographical location, economic capabilities and capabilities, and the human resources it possesses, qualify it to play a pivotal role in the Middle East and the world. to become a regional focus.
And he stated, saying: “This week was full of successes and shedding light on a humanitarian issue that links Iraq with its regional and international surroundings through our holding of the climate conference in Basra, as we sought within our government program to give priority to confronting the effects of climate change through a number of projects that contribute to reducing emissions, including the establishment of stations.” Renewable energy, rehabilitation of closed sanitary landfill sites, projects to combat desertification, irrigation techniques that regulate water,
and heavy water treatments.
And he noted, "We recently signed contracts for the fifth licensing round to invest associated gas and stop burning it, to reduce carbon emissions by large proportions, and we will proceed with the development of projects that convert associated gas into a source of electric energy."
He added, “We launched a major initiative to plant 5 million trees and palm trees throughout the governorates of Iraq, accompanied by the launch of a national guide for urban afforestation for the first time in Iraq.” He concluded by saying: “The world can learn many lessons from the battle of the Iraqi people, with their various races and religions, in their war against terrorism.”
private dialogue
In a special dialogue on the platform of the senior guests at the forum, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani answered the questions of the veteran Canadian journalist Jane Arraf, and said: “We remember the tragedies, crimes, absurd wars, siege and poverty that spread clearly during the rule of the dictatorial regime,” noting that “this is reflected in Our vision for the Iraq of the future, where we work for a stable and peaceful Iraq away from wars and external interference and at the same time away from conflicts.
He pointed out, "We will not accept that Iraq be an arena for settling scores, but rather an arena for parties to meet and establish economic partnerships, and that we have the ingredients that we believe are sufficient to be a basis for achieving economic partnerships with regional countries and the world."
Al-Sudani noted that he was subjected to “personal form” of injustice during the period of the dictatorial regime, and that this motivated him on the human and moral levels to “prevent the recurrence of injustice with any Iraqi.”
And regarding the recent Saudi-Iranian agreement, the Prime Minister renewed his welcome to the conclusion of the agreement between the two neighboring countries, indicating that the work to bridge the views between Tehran and Riyadh was worked on by Iraq years ago, from the days of the government of former Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi through the Al-Kazemi government and finally the government. He stressed that “the agreement between the two countries will consolidate the factor of stability in the region, push towards advancing its economic and developmental reality, and contribute to providing a decent life.”
to the citizens of the region.”
Regarding Iraq's relationship with the United States of America and Western countries in general, Al-Sudani stated that "it is in the interest of Iraq to establish a relationship at all levels with Washington," noting that "we seek to activate the provisions of the strategic framework agreement between Iraq and the United States in its political, economic and technological fields," calling on the Western system To “understanding the Iraqi situation, its history, depth, and great human legacy,” stressing that “the stability of Iraq
stability for the whole world.
In answer to a question about the phenomenon of corruption in Iraq, he confirmed that he used the term “pandemic” for corruption, and that he, as prime minister, is required to find the appropriate “vaccine” to confront it, and added that corruption is a serious threat to the entity of the Iraqi state, as it threatens all plans, programs and policies that we intend to implement. And that “without standing before this phenomenon and limiting it with sound professional legal procedures, these plans will not be successful, and the road will not be open to the private sector, on which we depend a lot, and without which we cannot absorb the huge amount of demands and services.”
He explained, “With our current treatment of corruption; We aim to recover money from the corrupt who encroached on public money by virtue of their presence in official or unofficial positions and defrauded the state, which is a challenge and commitment to the people, and we have taken important steps in the field of combating corruption to be ready to create an appropriate environment that attracts the private sector away from routine and complexity. Noting, “I pay great attention to this matter because of my absolute belief in the importance of the private sector, which will be the best support for the government.”
in crises.”
Al-Sudani stressed that “talking about the threat of climate change in Iraq is not luxury or luxury talk. As we have a scarcity in the waters of the Tigris and Euphrates, an increase in the rate of desertification, problems in wastewater treatment and a lack of green spaces, and the most important problem is the gas associated with oil, which is burned and causes a lot of emissions that affect global warming,” noting that “in front of these challenges it is necessary to The existence of programs for treatment by the state and that the international community should advocate for Iraq and help it to face this dangerous file.
National Union leaders
Al-Sudani arrived yesterday morning, Wednesday, in the city of Sulaymaniyah, as part of his visit to the Kurdistan region of Iraq.
In Sulaymaniyah, the Prime Minister met with the President of the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan, Pavel Talabani, in the city of Sulaymaniyah, and a statement from his media office stated, “The meeting witnessed mutual emphasis on the importance of strengthening political understandings between the various national currents, in a way that secures stability and economic prosperity.”
Al-Sudani indicated, according to the statement, that “the priority is to fulfill the aspirations of citizens in receiving decent services, and to enhance youth opportunities and roles.”
in development and construction.
For his part, Talabani welcomed the "visit of the prime minister," appreciating "the government's escalating performance in implementing the ministerial platform," and affirmed "his support for the government's steps, among the priorities for implementing its reform program."
Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani also met with the Vice President of the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq, Qubad Talabani, in the presence of the Governor of Sulaymaniyah and the Minister of Planning in the regional government.
And the head of the Halabja administration.
The meeting, which took place at the headquarters of the deputy head of the regional government, reviewed the overall general situation in the region and Sulaymaniyah Governorate
and the city of Halabja.
The Prime Minister indicated, according to a statement by his office, the importance of solidarity work to solve all internal problems based on the foundations laid down by the constitution, and he also clarified the need to face challenges, whether on the economic level, or on the level of development and securing services for citizens as a priority and necessity, and upon which social stability and civil peace are based. .
For his part, Qubad Talabani appreciated the government's decision to vote on the draft law to transform Halabja into a governorate, and considered it an added fairness to the victims of this city, which was subjected to the most heinous attack during the dictatorial regime, and renewed support for the government's path in implementing reforms, and achieving the government program in the interest of all Iraqis.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani visited the tomb of the late President Jalal Talabani in the city of Sulaymaniyah, recited Surat Al-Fatihah and laid a wreath on the shrine.
In the speech he wrote in the visit log, Al-Sudani referred to the prominent role of the late President "Mam Jalal" in building the post-2003 state and writing the constitution, and his wisdom and patriotism, which calls for inspiration to strengthen the stability of the Kurdistan region, which is stability for all of Iraq.
Words in the forum
In addition, the representative of the Secretary-General of the United Nations in Iraq, Jenin Plaskhart, confirmed the ability of the government led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani to return the country to the path of stability.
Blaskhart said during a speech at the Sulaymaniyah Forum: “The approval of the new Iraqi government, which was recently led by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, provides a very important opportunity to return the country to the path of stability.” She added, “In my most recent briefing to the United Nations Security Council early In February, I reported that the Iraqi government had indicated its intent to address a number of pressing issues.
And she continued, “I cannot help but stress once again that any government needs some time to get things done, and also for any government to make tangible progress, broad support, whether it is from within or outside the coalition, is a prerequisite.”
For his part, the President of the Kurdistan Region, Nechirvan Barzani, called on the federal government to allocate a special budget for the Halabja governorate within the budget after it was officially considered.
The 19th governorate of Iraq.
Barzani said during his speech at the Sulaymaniyah Forum: “The region supports all steps of the Sudanese government, and hopes to implement the government program, which the region will be the first to support, and we highly appreciate his government’s decision to approve the federal budget, and we hope that the adoption of the oil law will be
And gas in the same spirit.”
In turn, the advisor of the Russian Council for International Affairs, Elena Suponina, said in a speech at the Sulaymaniyah Forum, that “Russia believes that Iraq is moving towards strengthening state institutions and taking on a greater regional and international role.”
She added, “We also see Iraq's mediating role in many crises in this region,” stressing that “Russia welcomes this.” Suponina confirmed, “Russia sees that Iraq is now on the path towards stability.”
Yesterday, Wednesday, the 7th Sulaymaniyah International Forum was launched under the title “After 20 years, Iraq and the region are in the midst of new global challenges,” in the presence of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and President of the Kurdistan Region Nechirvan Barzani, and with the participation of 500 decision-makers, researchers and journalists from the Middle East, Europe and America, hosted by “ Institute of Regional and International Studies” at the university
America in Sulaymaniyah.
During the press conference held yesterday, Wednesday, and attended by the “Al-Sabah” correspondent, the forum’s management indicated that “the forum is of a political nature that focuses on Middle East and North Africa issues, and that political, economic, environmental, law, human rights, health, energy, and other issues will be discussed in it, in addition to presenting points of view.” Current issues and points of contention, and everyone will seek to translate ideas and discussions into concrete actions and policies that can make a significant change.
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