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Edited by: Hussein Al-Nasser
The visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani to the American capital, Washington, received widespread parliamentary and political support, while the political and popular street in Iraq awaits the results of the visit with great optimism.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani arrived at dawn today, Sunday, in the American capital, Washington, on an official visit at the invitation of US President Joe Biden.
Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani said yesterday, Saturday, before leaving Baghdad for the United States of America, that “the goal of the visit to Washington is to move the relationship between the two countries to a new stage and activate the strategic framework agreement,” pointing out that “the strategic framework agreement is in line with the government program.” And the economic reforms it includes.”
He pointed out that "the visit will witness the holding of the first meeting of the joint coordinating committee concerned with implementing the Strategic Framework Agreement, which has not held any meeting since the approval of the agreement," indicating that "the meeting of the coordinating committee will address the files of trade, energy, investment, education, transportation, culture, anti-corruption, and money recovery."
Creating a balance in foreign policy.
The Vice-Chairman of the Parliamentary Investment Committee, Suzan Mansour, said in her blog post on the “X” platform, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “We sense the seriousness of Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani, to create a balance in Iraq’s foreign policy in the interest of The state at the political, economic and security levels.
Mansour added, "We look forward to achieving success in the highest interest of the Iraqi state in his visit to the United States of America."
A pivotal role and prospective contracts
. For her part, a member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Alia Nassif, said in a blog post on the “X” platform: “Many have bet that the meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani and President Biden will not take place, while the importance of this meeting increases in conjunction with the security escalation.” What the region is witnessing and the pivotal role that Iraq can play will make the United States need this role and be ready to provide many facilities for it.”
Nassif continued, "We are also anticipating the signing of contracts with major American companies and discussing a number of economic files and ways to bring in foreign investments."
Comprehensive cooperation and facing challenges
. In turn, a member of the Parliamentary Oil and Natural Resources Committee, Bahaa Al-Nouri, said in his blog post on the “X” platform: “We look forward to positive results that will be reflected on the people from the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington by enhancing exchange and cooperation in various fields, and enhancing Joint efforts to confront the challenges plaguing the region.”
A sustainable strategic partnership.
While a member of the Parliamentary Integrity Committee, Sarwa Abdel Wahed, confirmed in her blog post on the “X” platform, that “the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States of America comes at an important time, and will be a transition towards a new phase of relations, especially since the visit is evidence of desire.” Iraq in building a sustainable strategic partnership based on mutual respect.
Abdul Wahed added, "The files that will be discussed, whether economic, security, or political, must certainly benefit Iraq and have a role in the recovery of the economy and the return of stability to the dinar price."
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A clear embodiment of the government's approach
Independent MP, Thanaa Al-Azirjawi, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The visit of the Prime Minister and his accompanying delegation to the United States of America is a clear embodiment of the Iraqi government’s approach to openness to the international environment and seeking a transition in Iraq’s relationship with Washington from the side.” “The only security objective is to activate economic and development files, real partnership, and work to expand the frameworks of cooperation with the United States, especially in all kinds of economic fields.”
Al-Azergawi indicated, “Continue activating the provisions of the strategic agreement that concern seven vital and important sectors, especially since the United States is a strategic partner and we need the relationship with it to be growing and expanded. We hope to seek the effects and results of this important visit in the near future, in the service of our beloved country.”
Restoring confidence to strengthen partnerships with countries of the world
. In turn, a member of the House of Representatives, Ali Al-Mashkour, said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “what the Sudanese seeks in dealing with the outstanding issues and with political and economic balance will restore confidence to strengthen partnerships with all countries of the world.”
Al-Mashkour added, “Choosing America as the first station will be a process of refining foreign relations, starting between Iraq and the United States, because of the large number of files that we share with America, and starting with all the countries of the world.”
He pointed out that "the start of relations will activate the strategic agreement in the areas of military presence, economic and investment aspects, in addition to the areas of development, education, technology and many possible areas."
He stressed that "choosing America at the forefront will be a message of reassurance to all countries of the world in terms of cooperation and investment, and through factors of joint commitment between the two parties that lead to joint cooperation with Iraq politically, economically, socially, and even militarily."
He expressed his hope that "the Sudanese visit to Washington will be the beginning step towards Arab and global cooperation and to return Iraq to its natural position among countries because of the many minds and resources it possesses."
An influential regional and international player.
Representative Thamer Dhiban said, in his blog post on the “X” platform, that “the visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani to Washington reflects Iraq’s position as an influential regional and international player in the economic, security and political fields.”
As for MP Nisan Al-Zayer, she said in her blog post, “The importance of the Prime Minister’s visit to America does not come from the sensitive Iraqi files only, but also from the inflammatory regional situation in which Iraq aspires to be an active party in a way that serves national, Arab and Islamic issues.”
A reliable and influential actor
. In turn, MP Aqeel Al-Fatlawi says in his blog post: “With the Prime Minister’s visit to Washington, Iraq’s role is highlighted as a reliable and influential actor in building a world of peace and stability and contributing to shaping a future that depends on partnership in the field of energy, economy and trade.”
Historic visit
: Representative Zaytoun Al-Dulaimi said, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “As usual, with your confident steps, you will warm the hearts of the Iraqis, and it will be a historic visit because of the important goals it carries for Iraq and the entire region.”
Al-Dulaimi added, "After being fully informed of the visit file, we support all of the contents contained therein, and we are confident that it will put the relationship with the United States on the right track."
Meanwhile, Representative Nayef Al-Shammari says in his blog: “Iraq is united as one nation behind the Prime Minister in his visit to the United States of America, because the nation’s interest transcends political affiliations and expresses comprehensive cooperation to achieve prosperity and stability for the Iraqi people of all sects.”
For her part, Representative Sahira Abdullah Al-Jubouri said in her blog post: “We look forward to the Prime Minister’s visit to the United States with great optimism about the topics under discussion, hoping that this will bring more gains and preserve Iraq’s prestige and sovereignty internationally and regionally.”
One Voice
Representative Duraid Jameel says, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The visit of the Iraqi Prime Minister/Engineer Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani to Washington, DC, confirms that Iraq speaks with one voice at the international level, representing all the people of the country without distinction between their parties.” Or their orientations, and that President Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani stands at the same distance with all sects.”
A national choice.
As for the independent politician, Izzat Al-Shabandar, he said in his blog post on the “X” platform: “President Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani is a purely Iraqi national choice, not imposed by an external will, neither Eastern nor Western, and the interest of Iraq and its people is above all considerations.” .
