Al-Sudani explains the reason for inviting the Syrian president to the Baghdad summit and Iraq's ambition to host the Iran-US talks.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed that Syrian President Ahmed al-Shara's invitation to attend the Arab League summit in Baghdad was within the established protocol of the Arab League system, noting the importance of his attendance in clarifying his vision for Syria's future to Arab countries.
In press statements monitored by Al Furat News Agency, Al-Sudani stressed Iraq's commitment to Syria's security and stability, considering it a part of Iraqi national security. He expressed his hope that Syria would witness a comprehensive political process that guarantees the rights of all citizens.
In the context of regional relations, Al-Sudani explained that Iraq maintains good relations with both Iran and the United States, affirming Baghdad's support and encouragement for the current negotiations between them. He added that the success of these negotiations will have positive repercussions for the region as a whole, including Iraq.
Regarding relations with Washington, Al-Sudani noted Iraq's efforts to shift toward bilateral relations with the United States, a focus of two rounds of dialogue in Washington. He expressed hope that the third round would be held in Baghdad.
Regarding the Palestinian issue, the Prime Minister emphasized that it is "the root of the problem in the Middle East," expressing his belief that US President Donald Trump is capable of leading global efforts to resolve it.
Al-Sudani explained that "Iraq is experiencing its best situation since the founding of the modern state," adding, "Iraq is not what is often viewed as a war zone. Indicators on the ground are different. Residents of the capital are out and about until late at night, and more than $88 billion in investments have entered the country."
He stressed that "the challenge facing my government is to restore citizens' confidence in state institutions, due to the many setbacks that have occurred over the past two decades."
The Prime Minister stated that "corruption is one of the challenges facing my government, and I have initiated practical, not media-based, measures to combat it." link
