AL-SUDANI: IRAQ IS WITNESSING AN UNPRECEDENTED PHASE OF RECONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said on Friday, April 4, 2025, that: “Iraq is witnessing an unprecedented phase of reconstruction and development.”
During his meeting today with a group of tribal sheikhs and dignitaries from various communities at the guest house of Hajj Rahim Majisar al-Baydani in Baghdad, Al-Sudani affirmed that “the tribes have always been with the state since its founding, beginning with the 1920 Revolution, and their contributions and sacrifices have continued effectively at various stages and times.”
The Prime Minister pointed to “the role of the tribes and their honorable stance in responding to the religious authority’s call for sufficient jihad, the call of the nation, as all members of the tribes that bear the Iraqi color lined up in the trench of confrontation against terrorism. This stance came at a time when it was rumored that Iraq had ended as a state, only for the country to return safe and unified.”
Al-Sudani stressed that “the supreme religious authority’s indication that Iraqis have a cultural and intellectual heritage that they must study, understand, and rely on is a fitting indication, and that our country, with its culture and resources, is capable of facing various challenges.” He emphasized that “her talk about Iraq’s recovery and being on the right path is a reassuring message to some alarmists who paint a picture of anxiety, panic, and defeatism among society.”
He explained, “What we enjoy today is thanks to the sacrifices and honorable stances of the tribes, which we cannot forget. Iraq is strong, capable, healthy, and progressing, as attested to by all regional and international institutions.” He indicated that “Iraq has an important pioneering role, and the reconstruction and development it is witnessing, from Basra to Nineveh, is an unprecedented phase.”
He continued, “From the outset, the government has worked on priorities based on the needs of the people, far removed from any personal or partisan objectives. We cannot mortgage the country’s future solely to oil, especially since Iraq possesses the potential for agriculture, industry, and tourism.”
Al-Sudani stated, “Our country is distinguished by its geographical location as a global trade corridor. That’s why we launched the Development Road project, and we are working day and night to achieve our commitment. We have the capabilities, resources, and determination to face various challenges.”
He pointed out that “work is continuing on a project to transport gas to our power stations, and there is a genuine will to implement reforms, and we have made significant progress in this regard, in a timeframe not exceeding two and a half years of the government’s term.”
He continued, “The region has witnessed exceptional circumstances, and the government’s greatest test was how to handle this crisis, given Iraq’s principled position on the Palestinian issue. The continued Zionist aggression against the Palestinians has demonstrated the failure of the international community.”
He explained, “We were able to preserve Iraq by acting wisely and responsibly to avoid slipping into the arena of war and conflict. Some emotional and hasty voices wanted Iraq to go to war and conflict.”
The Prime Minister stressed that “the interests of Iraq and Iraqis are the government’s top priority, and there is no room for favoritism toward any internal or external party.” He explained that “the government’s approach is to preserve the supreme interests of the state, and we have full hope that the clerics, tribal sheikhs, and elites will promote a discourse of unity, solidarity, and brotherhood among all members of society.”
He continued, “There are those who thrive on the rhetoric of sedition, crisis, and conspiracies, and we must pay attention to this matter, especially with the upcoming elections. We are confident that Iraq’s future is promising, thanks to its people, capabilities, resources, and sound principles for governing the state.”
