Al-Halbousi admonishes the United States: The Sunni component will not return to the past

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[size=52]Al-Halbousi admonishes the United States: The Sunni component will not return to the past[/size]

[size=45]Translated by: Hamed Ahmed[/size]
[size=45]Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi said that the Sunni Arabs cannot return to the past, stressing that there is no time limit for approving the oil and gas law, blaming the United States for not providing what was required of it to the country.[/size]
[size=45]A report by Al-Monitor, translated by Al-Mada, stated that “Al-Halbousi, 42, heads the Sunni Progress Movement coalition, which occupies 39 seats in the 329-seat parliament. A bloc advanced in the number of seats, after it was in second place.[/size]
[size=45]The report added, “The Progress Alliance is also a member of the State Administration Coalition, which includes the Coordinating Framework Coalition, which is led by a coalition of Shiite parties that also includes the Kurdistan Democratic Party bloc, which occupies 31 seats in parliament.”[/size]
[size=45]He pointed out, “Al-Halbousi defended the interests of the Sunnis in Iraq. The Sunnis witnessed marginalization from the political scene after the American invasion of Iraq and the fall of the previous regime, then the advent of the terrorist al-Qaeda organization and its later transformation into ISIS, as it invaded large areas of Iraq, mostly cities and villages with a Sunni majority, and spread terror, killing and displacement, including the city of Mosul, the second largest city in Iraq. ".[/size]
[size=45]And the report added, “Since the defeat of the terrorist organization ISIS in 2017, the Sunni parties in Iraq have regained their activity within a coalition of progress in an effort to renew and strengthen the interests of the Sunnis beyond the stage of the fall of the previous regime.” He explained, "In addition to the stage of political transition, Al-Halbousi pledged to facilitate the implementation of economic policies and projects that led to the revival of Anbar province and other Sunni areas."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi said, “Everything that happens, I am accountable to the Sunnis, the main thing is the results, but what are the benefits that I return to them? Progress is the alternative, and our people are now in a state of prosperity.”[/size]
[size=45]And the report stated, "Al-Halbousi had met with other Iraqi leaders, diplomats and guests from around the world who gathered in the Barzan district, north of the city of Erbil, to attend the opening ceremony of the Barzani National Museum in Erbil, which commemorates the memory of the late Kurdish leader, Mulla Mustafa Barzani."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi said, "As you can see, we, the three presidencies, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani, President of the Republic, Jamal Latif Rashid, and I are sitting together in this place at the invitation of the other, Kaka Masoud Barzani. It is an expressive picture."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi continued, "All initiatives and appeals between the three presidencies are positive. Relations are strong between our coalition partners, with the KDP and other Kurdish parties.” Al-Halbousi added, "We believe that the cost of understandings and solutions is much less than the cost of conflicts and confrontation."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi stated, “Solutions are always less expensive and easier to manage, when political feelings are calm.”[/size]
[size=45]And while Al-Halbousi expects “to approve the budget soon with some amendments,” he indicated that “the time frame for approving the oil and gas law is unknown.” Al-Halbousi explained, "The oil and gas law is a different matter, not like the budget law, which is an annual practice."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi pointed out, "The oil and gas law has wide dimensions and a long-term impact on the country's economy and infrastructure. There are still some details being worked on between the federal government and the Kurdistan Regional Government."[/size]
[size=45]And the report continues, “Al-Halbousi gave priority to improving relations with the neighboring countries of Iraq, which he sees as vital to stability and progress in the Iraqi political field.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi said, "These regional understandings definitely affect the state of stability in our country. Neighboring countries are our destiny, and we need clear understandings with them." Regarding the recent rapprochement between Iran and Saudi Arabia, Al-Halbousi said, "So far, what happened from the Iranian-Saudi agreement is just an announcement. We want to see what happens after the agreement. There must be practical steps following this agreement, such as reducing the influence of the military side and weapons in the region." . In my discussions with the two parties, I found some good intentions, but a comprehensive decision in this regard may take some time.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi welcomed "the progress made in deeper relations between Iraq and Arab countries and believes that more efforts should be made to continue this progress," referring to "agreements pending before parliament to deepen Iraq's relations more with several Arab countries."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi said, “If the Arab countries say our brothers, this is not enough regarding economic relations with Arab countries. That is why we must deepen our relations with them through two components, namely the economy and security.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi expressed his disappointment with the American role in Iraq, noting that Washington did not do enough to support the country.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi said, “Frankly, the role of the United States in Iraq is less than it should be. Her interests may now be focused elsewhere.” With regard to youth and their aspirations for the future after long suffering, Al-Halbousi said, “Iraq suffered from regional conflicts. They are looking forward to a better future in Iraq.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi went on to say, "This is the perception of the Iraqi youth. They are waiting for results that they welcome, and not just verbal expressions. Iraqi youth and the entire Iraqi society will never accept outside parties to interfere in our affairs."[/size]
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