Victory Day has become a milestone in the journey of Iraqi people, says PM
INA - BAGHDAD
PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani stressed on Monday that Victory Day is a day when all Iraqis are proud of what they achieved 7 years ago in a resounding victory over the defeated Daesh gangs, stressing "Victory Day has become a milestone in the journey of our people."
"We remember a day when all Iraqis are proud of what they achieved 7 years ago in a resounding victory over the defeated Daesh gangs. Victory Day has become a milestone in the journey of our people," said the Prime Minister in a speech on the occasion of Victory Day - followed by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.
The Prime Minister added that "the first thing we remember on this day is that victory has become a reality that we boast about throughout history thanks to the sacrifices of the martyrs and the wounded, and the supreme religious authority supported it with its blessed fatwa," explaining that "friends and brothers stood with us in the face of terrorism; because the Iraqis fought on behalf of the world."
"The victory of the Iraqis is the victory of humanity in the face of the threat that terrified the region and the world. Today, terrorism no longer has a foothold in Iraq, and its remnants have nothing but defeat and flight before our armed forces," stressed Al-Sudani, explaining that "our forces crush the terrorists wherever they find them. There are still those who are waiting for opportunities, delusional, to breathe life into the remaining terrorists."
He noted, "We must continue to confront alien ideas and everything that destroys our social and cultural values. We must address all the gaps that enabled terrorism to infiltrate in 2014," highlighting, "Our Iraq emerged strong, healthy, victorious, and determined to build, reconstruct, and develop. We have continued to support and extend the power of the law, achieve justice, reconstruct the liberated areas, support their people, and return all their residents to their land."
"The victory of the Iraqis over the defeated Daesh gangs is a confirmation of the importance of the unity of our people's ranks," he pointed out, stressing the need to "warn against the danger of suspicious calls that aim to obstruct the wheel of life that the heroes of victory created with their sacrifices."
The Prime Minister stated that "Iraq's cities have become a workshop for reconstruction and progress," warning against the consequences of "feeding conflicts that produce more destruction and causes of wars."
"Today we are following the events in neighboring Syria, and we are all hopeful that the countries of the region and the entire world will assume responsibility to preserve the security and sovereignty of Syria. There is a need to leave the choice to the Syrian people and respect their free will, along with the international responsibility to preserve the unity of Syrian lands and protect diversity," he included.
PM Al-Sudani concluded his speech by saying, "Terrorism came to Iraq across the border and we defeated it with great sacrifices."