Iraqi Territory Won't Be Used as Launchpad to Undermine Neighbors' Security: PM Sudani , 9 OCT

 Iraqi Territory Won't Be Used as Launchpad to Undermine Neighbors' Security: PM Sudani , 9 OCT

ERBIL — Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani on Monday received Foreign Minister of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud to emphasize that Iraqi territory will not be used as a platform to threaten the territorial sovereignty and integrity of neighboring countries.

"Prime Minister Al-Sudani reiterated Iraq's strong stance on upholding the security and territorial integrity of its neighboring countries, emphasizing its commitment to principles of good neighborliness and international resolutions," read a statement released by Sudani's media office today.

Iraq also reaffirmed its commitment to not allowing its territory to be used for attacks against any other nation."

The two sides also spoke about the "developments occurring in the occupied Arab territories in Palestine and the consequences of these events on the Palestinian people."

Iraq shares a long land border with several countries, including with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Baghdad has recently been stepping up border security with neighboring countries, including recently with the Islamic Republic of Iran. The country is also set to activate bilateral security committees with neighboring Turkey to enhance border security, eliminate remnants of the Islamic State (IS) jihadist group, and crack down on drug trafficking in the broader region.