Saturday, January 20, 2024

Al-Sudani: Our position is clear and we will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to protect our sovereignty, 20 JAN

Al-Sudani: Our position is clear and we will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to protect our sovereignty

Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani stressed today, Friday, that the government will not hesitate to take all necessary measures to protect the country’s sovereignty.

The Prime Minister stated, in an interview conducted with Bloomberg Agency, followed by NRT Arabia, that “no single party, whether external or internal, can take away the rights of the Iraqi government and its role in extending its security,” adding: “Our position is clear, and we will not hesitate to take all measures.” The necessary measures to protect our sovereignty.

Al-Sudani added, saying: “So far there is no problem regarding the production and export of Iraqi oil,” noting that “events are continuing in this sensitive site, which constitutes more than 30% of the world’s energy supplies.”

He said, “It is certain that the current conditions are worrying for both exporters and importers,” warning that “prolonging this war in Gaza and the West Bank will lead to expanding the circle of conflict, and this is what happened.”

He confirmed his position, saying: “We do not have a problem with the Turkish side. They have shown willingness, but there is a problem with the oil producing companies in the Kurdistan region,” explaining that “the dispute between Baghdad and Erbil revolves around the problem of the cost of producing barrels.”

Al-Sudani pointed out, “Iraq is an active member of OPEC, and we make decisions in OPEC through discussions and understandings,” noting, “The government’s plan is to rely on what gas we have, whether that is associated with oil or natural gas.”

He added, “We plan within 3-5 years to provide for our gas needs and reach a stage where we do not burn gas,” adding: “We have allocated $4 billion for gas imports, and once they reach self-sufficiency, this amount will be allocated to other projects.”

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