Al-Sudani calls for a comprehensive regional dialogue hosted by Baghdad, which ensures security and stability, and enhances confidence among the countries of the region
Baghdad /NINA/- Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia al-Sudani called for holding a comprehensive regional dialogue and adopting the language of dialogue as an optimal method for resolving disputes between countries, stressing that Iraq is keen to build balanced relations with all international and regional parties, in a way that achieves the interests of all.
This came during the joint press conference he held today, Wednesday, in the capital, Tehran, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Al-Sudani stressed, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's media office, "rejecting the language of threats and its use in international relations, as it only leads to more crises and tensions, stressing the need to respect international law and the United Nations Charter."
Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation to President Masoud Pezeshkian for his invitation to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran, which comes within the framework of strengthening relations between the two countries, referring to "the expanded meeting held between the delegations of the two countries, which discussed bilateral relations in their economic, social, cultural and religious dimensions, including agreements and memoranda of understanding, since there are outcomes of President Pezeshkian's last visit to Iraq, stressing that bilateral meetings will be held at the ministerial level to discuss details related to joint projects in the field of electricity and cooperation in supplying Iraq with gas." Al-Sudani said, "We are following up on the projects that we have already started working on, especially Basra-Shalamcheh railway link for transporting passengers, joint industrial cities, land routes and trade exchange between the two countries and the countries of the region, and we stressed that development and economic partnerships are the path to security and stability in the region."
He added: "We discussed important regional and international issues, most notably the situation in the region, stressing Iraq's firm position in condemning the genocidal war that our Palestinian people are being subjected to in Gaza and the occupied territories, and there is a systematic targeting of defenseless civilians, in front of the eyes and ears of the international community that has failed to perform its duty to stop the violations and serious crimes that threaten regional and international security and peace."
He pointed out that "the way to achieve stability in the region is to stop this destructive war, and to guarantee the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their free state, stressing Iraq's firm position and efforts in supporting the truce and calm that took place in Lebanon, and confirming its role in the reconstruction of Lebanon and Gaza.
He added: "Syria's stability is key to the stability of the entire region, and we call for a comprehensive political solution that preserves Syria's independence and sovereignty, and limits foreign interference, stressing: We respect the will of the Syrian people, and support any political or constitutional system chosen by the Syrians, without foreign interference."
He stressed that "Iraq is ready to cooperate with all parties to enhance stability in Syria, and achieve a smooth peaceful transition to a system that reflects the will of the Syrian people with all its diversity and spectrums, and in the process of reconstruction and the return of refugees, and our position is firm in adopting the language of dialogue as the best method for resolving disputes between countries, and we reject the language of threats as it leads to more tensions and crises.
He continued: Iraq is moving from its supreme interests, and with an independent and balanced policy that seeks to enhance regional stability and build international relations based on dialogue and understanding. / End
This came during the joint press conference he held today, Wednesday, in the capital, Tehran, with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
Al-Sudani stressed, according to a statement by the Prime Minister's media office, "rejecting the language of threats and its use in international relations, as it only leads to more crises and tensions, stressing the need to respect international law and the United Nations Charter."
Al-Sudani expressed his appreciation to President Masoud Pezeshkian for his invitation to visit the Islamic Republic of Iran, which comes within the framework of strengthening relations between the two countries, referring to "the expanded meeting held between the delegations of the two countries, which discussed bilateral relations in their economic, social, cultural and religious dimensions, including agreements and memoranda of understanding, since there are outcomes of President Pezeshkian's last visit to Iraq, stressing that bilateral meetings will be held at the ministerial level to discuss details related to joint projects in the field of electricity and cooperation in supplying Iraq with gas." Al-Sudani said, "We are following up on the projects that we have already started working on, especially Basra-Shalamcheh railway link for transporting passengers, joint industrial cities, land routes and trade exchange between the two countries and the countries of the region, and we stressed that development and economic partnerships are the path to security and stability in the region."
He added: "We discussed important regional and international issues, most notably the situation in the region, stressing Iraq's firm position in condemning the genocidal war that our Palestinian people are being subjected to in Gaza and the occupied territories, and there is a systematic targeting of defenseless civilians, in front of the eyes and ears of the international community that has failed to perform its duty to stop the violations and serious crimes that threaten regional and international security and peace."
He pointed out that "the way to achieve stability in the region is to stop this destructive war, and to guarantee the right of the Palestinian people to self-determination and the establishment of their free state, stressing Iraq's firm position and efforts in supporting the truce and calm that took place in Lebanon, and confirming its role in the reconstruction of Lebanon and Gaza.
He added: "Syria's stability is key to the stability of the entire region, and we call for a comprehensive political solution that preserves Syria's independence and sovereignty, and limits foreign interference, stressing: We respect the will of the Syrian people, and support any political or constitutional system chosen by the Syrians, without foreign interference."
He stressed that "Iraq is ready to cooperate with all parties to enhance stability in Syria, and achieve a smooth peaceful transition to a system that reflects the will of the Syrian people with all its diversity and spectrums, and in the process of reconstruction and the return of refugees, and our position is firm in adopting the language of dialogue as the best method for resolving disputes between countries, and we reject the language of threats as it leads to more tensions and crises.
He continued: Iraq is moving from its supreme interests, and with an independent and balanced policy that seeks to enhance regional stability and build international relations based on dialogue and understanding. / End