12/14/2024
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed his astonishment and admiration for the work and change taking place in Baghdad.
Blinken said in a speech to reporters after leaving Baghdad: "There is important work that has been done to ensure that Iraqis receive the necessary services to build a better life."
He added: "I expressed my astonishment to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani when I arrived in Baghdad, with the construction and vitality of the capital, and there is important work that has been done to ensure that Iraqis receive the necessary services to build a better life."
He continued: "It is impressive that these changes are taking place," stressing: "The Iraqi people deserve this development."
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