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An "unannounced" visit and a surprise landing in Baghdad.. Blinken to Al-Sudani: We are committed to supporting Iraq
12/13/2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken made an unannounced visit to Iraq on Friday, during which he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and held talks with him about the future of Syria.
According to Reuters, Blinken is
Reuters quoted the US State Department as saying that "Blinken stressed from Baghdad the US commitment to the US-Iraqi strategic partnership and to Iraq's security, stability and sovereignty."
She added that the Secretary also discussed regional security opportunities and challenges, as well as continued U.S. support for engagement with all communities in Syria to create a comprehensive transition.
According to Reuters, Blinken's visit was not announced until after he met with Al-Sudani on Friday afternoon.
Meanwhile, the Iraqi Prime Minister's media office confirmed that Al-Sudani and Blinken discussed bilateral relations between the two countries, ways to enhance joint cooperation, as well as discussing the situation in the region, developments in the current events in Syria, and the regional and international efforts required to enhance security in Syria and the stability of the entire region.
Al-Sudani renewed, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency, support for Syria in this important stage, and the importance of friendly countries helping the Syrians rebuild their country and confront the challenges that may affect civil peace in it, stressing the necessity of representing all components of the Syrian people in the administration of the country to ensure enhancing its stability. He also stressed that Iraq is waiting for actions, not words, from those in charge of managing the transitional phase in Syria.
The Iraqi Prime Minister stressed the need not to allow any aggression on Syrian territory, from any party, because this represents a threat to security and stability in the region.
For his part, the US Secretary of State stressed, according to the Iraqi statement, Washington and Baghdad's agreement on the necessity of respecting the choices of the Syrian people, and working to form a comprehensive government that reflects the will of the Syrian people and the diversity of its components.
Blinken referred to the pivotal role of Iraq, and stressed that it represents a key partner in the region, and the importance of consulting with it on the current developments witnessed in the region, and that the members of the international coalition are committed to the security, sovereignty and stability of Iraq.
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