"AT LEAST CONGRESS DID NOT FALL ASLEEP WHILE SUDANI WAS LECTURING THEM!!!" BY FRANK26, 20 APRIL

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FRANK26:"AT LEAST CONGRESS DID NOT FALL ASLEEP WHILE SUDANI WAS LECTURING THEM!!!"..............F26

Al-Sudani to members of Congress: The reasons on which the alliance was built 10 years ago no longer exist

 

4/16/2024

 

The Prime Minister, Mr. Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, received, at his residence in the American capital, Washington, this Tuesday evening (Baghdad time), and over a working lunch, a number of members of the US House of Representatives from both parties. Republican and Democratic, and in the presence of a number of members of the Iraqi Council of Representatives within the delegation accompanying His Excellency on his official visit.

His Excellency spoke about the objectives of the visit, stressing the importance of moving the relationship between Iraq and the United States to the level of comprehensive bilateral relations in various fields of exchange and development, indicating that the reasons on which the international coalition was built to fight ISIS ten years ago no longer exist, and that the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces have developed to a great extent. To defeat the terrorist threat of ISIS.

Mr. Al-Sudani explained that Iraq is committed to the outcomes of the ongoing dialogue within the Supreme Military Committee between the two countries, while continuing to partner with the international community to confront terrorism, stressing that the Iraqi people are among the peoples in the world that have most courageously faced the evils of terrorism and its gangs.

His Excellency pointed out the form of the sustainable relationship that Iraq seeks with the United States, that it depends on the extent of rapprochement and common understanding between the Iraqi and American peoples, beyond the boundaries of governments and administrations, and in light of the unique position Iraq has in the region through diversity in components and sects, and the constitutional system. Democratic democracy that includes the peaceful transfer of power, in a way that strengthens the country’s unity and respect for all freedoms.

Mr. Al-Sudani stated that one of the strength factors for Iraq, today, is the connection to historical and social relations and commonalities with neighboring countries, including Iran, and at the same time, the possession of an important strategic relationship with the United States, in addition to the possession of resources and an important location that enables the establishment of a vital economic position for Iraq. For the interests of the peoples of the region, development opportunities and strategic projects that enhance security, stability and prosperity.

For their part, members of the US House of Representatives welcomed His Excellency's visit, affirming their aspiration to build a constructive and sustainable partnership that strengthens friendship between the Iraqi and American peoples, renewing their support for everything that consolidates development in Iraq, regional stability, and peace efforts.

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