Al-Sudani: Our government is serious about activating the Strategic Framework Agreement

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[size=52]Al-Sudani: Our government is serious about activating the Strategic Framework Agreement[/size]

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April 15, 2024
The meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani and US President Joseph Biden, which took place at the White House yesterday evening, Monday, witnessed discussions between the two sides on various bilateral issues and files, and the transition of the two countries’ relationship to a sustainable partnership.[/size]
[size=45]The Prime Minister thanked the American President for the invitation, which came at a sensitive and delicate time and despite internal concerns and developments in the situation in the region, indicating that this visit is important in the relationship between the two countries, which is witnessing an important turning point.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sudani added, in a statement in the presence of the American President, that we are looking into the sustainable and main foundations of a comprehensive and long-term partnership with the United States, and we aim to move from a relationship of a security and military nature, in a smooth, systematic and studied manner, to a relationship based on the foundations of the economy, cultural and political fields in accordance with the Strategic Framework Agreement. .[/size]
[size=45]He considered the war against ISIS to have been the basis of dealings between Iraq and the United States over the past years, and said: We fought together and defeated terrorism, explaining that the victory over ISIS was important, and was achieved due to the sacrifices of the Iraqi people, the solidarity of its components, and the support of the international community and friends from outside the international coalition. .[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sudani said: Iraq today is going through a recovery phase and is witnessing development and urban development projects, indicating that the bilateral military committee will assess the military position, operational conditions, and develop the capabilities of the security services, and we will adhere to the outputs of this committee.[/size]
[size=45]He continued that we are discussing, within the framework of the committee, security cooperation and sustainable bilateral partnership between Iraq and the United States on the military side, pointing out that the Supreme Coordination Committee is currently holding its first meeting regarding the Strategic Framework Agreement, and our government is serious about achieving and activating this agreement, and it has many benefits that will benefit the two countries. The two friends.[/size]
[size=45]The Prime Minister continued that his presence in Washington carries the Iraqi concern and the desire to advance the reality of Iraq and provide decent living, services and prosperity for an ancient people and a great country like Iraq, stressing that nothing will replace our humanitarian obligations towards various issues, especially what is happening in the region.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sudani pointed out that, in the spirit of frankness and partnership, we may differ in some assessments of the current issue in the region, but we agree on the principles of international law, international humanitarian law, the laws of war, and the principle of protection, expressing his rejection of any attack on civilians, especially women and children, and urging Adherence to international laws and norms in protecting diplomatic missions.[/size]
[size=45]He affirmed his keenness and interest in stopping the devastating war, which has continued for the past six months and which has claimed the lives of thousands of innocent Palestinians, women and children, expressing his encouragement for all efforts that contribute to stopping the expansion of the conflict arena, especially the recent developments in which we hope that all parties concerned will commit to non-escalation. To maintain security and stability.[/size]
[size=45]For his part, Biden welcomed the official visit of the Sudanese, expressing his appreciation for the Iraqi government’s approach seeking to strengthen the Iraqi economy and achieve growth, especially in the field of energy, noting that the partnership between Iraq and the United States is pivotal and of importance to the two friendly peoples.[/size]
[size=45]During his meeting in Washington, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken, the Prime Minister stressed that the Strategic Framework Agreement represents a roadmap for developing future relations between Iraq and the United States, while Blinken reiterated his country’s support for Iraq’s positions in the region.[/size]
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