Sudani Says Iraq Has Succeeded in Distancing Itself from Wars
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that his country has succeeded in distancing itself from war and regional conflicts, adding that his government was responsible for maintaining stability and national security.
Sudani made his remarks during a meeting in Baghdad with tribal sheikhs, community leaders, and social elites, attended by former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.
A government statement quoted Sudani as saying that Iraq, which is home to about 46 million people, needs ongoing improvements in public services.
He also stressed that the government has taken systematic steps to reform the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and complete development and infrastructure projects.
He added that the government has halted the import of gas and petroleum derivatives, which previously cost the country around $6 billion annually, and is working to stop gas flaring that costs Iraq about $4 billion per year.
Al-Sudani pointed out that the government has created a secure investment environment, attracting Arab and foreign investments exceeding $100 billion.
He stressed that Iraq has successfully adopted a balanced policy to distance itself from regional wars and conflicts, while preserving internal security and stability.
He said Iraq needs “national political forces that safeguard the interests of Iraq and Iraqis, especially in light of the current regional developments and their repercussions.”
Sudani is gearing up for next week’s parliamentary elections as the head of the Reconstruction and Development coalition, while some Shiite factions are reportedly attempting to undermine his efforts to secure a second term in office.
The Prime Minister’s advisor, Hussein Allawi, said the government has adopted a strategy that includes building the armed forces, ending the mission of the international coalition, and transforming defense relations into one-on-one ties, particularly with the United States, in addition to limiting weapons to state control through political dialogue with armed factions.
Allawi told Asharq Al-Awsat that the government has completed the first phase of ending the international coalition’s mission, and that advanced talks are underway with Washington regarding security and intelligence cooperation, which has allowed the armed forces to be placed fully under the authority of the Commander-in-Chief.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that his country has succeeded in distancing itself from war and regional conflicts, adding that his government was responsible for maintaining stability and national security.
Sudani made his remarks during a meeting in Baghdad with tribal sheikhs, community leaders, and social elites, attended by former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.
A government statement quoted Sudani as saying that Iraq, which is home to about 46 million people, needs ongoing improvements in public services.
He also stressed that the government has taken systematic steps to reform the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and complete development and infrastructure projects.
He added that the government has halted the import of gas and petroleum derivatives, which previously cost the country around $6 billion annually, and is working to stop gas flaring that costs Iraq about $4 billion per year.
Al-Sudani pointed out that the government has created a secure investment environment, attracting Arab and foreign investments exceeding $100 billion.
He stressed that Iraq has successfully adopted a balanced policy to distance itself from regional wars and conflicts, while preserving internal security and stability.
He said Iraq needs “national political forces that safeguard the interests of Iraq and Iraqis, especially in light of the current regional developments and their repercussions.”
Sudani is gearing up for next week’s parliamentary elections as the head of the Reconstruction and Development coalition, while some Shiite factions are reportedly attempting to undermine his efforts to secure a second term in office.
The Prime Minister’s advisor, Hussein Allawi, said the government has adopted a strategy that includes building the armed forces, ending the mission of the international coalition, and transforming defense relations into one-on-one ties, particularly with the United States, in addition to limiting weapons to state control through political dialogue with armed factions.
Allawi told Asharq Al-Awsat that the government has completed the first phase of ending the international coalition’s mission, and that advanced talks are underway with Washington regarding security and intelligence cooperation, which has allowed the armed forces to be placed fully under the authority of the Commander-in-Chief.
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani said that his country has succeeded in distancing itself from war and regional conflicts, adding that his government was responsible for maintaining stability and national security.
Sudani made his remarks during a meeting in Baghdad with tribal sheikhs, community leaders, and social elites, attended by former Prime Minister Ayad Allawi.
A government statement quoted Sudani as saying that Iraq, which is home to about 46 million people, needs ongoing improvements in public services.
He also stressed that the government has taken systematic steps to reform the economy, reduce dependence on oil, and complete development and infrastructure projects.
He added that the government has halted the import of gas and petroleum derivatives, which previously cost the country around $6 billion annually, and is working to stop gas flaring that costs Iraq about $4 billion per year.
Al-Sudani pointed out that the government has created a secure investment environment, attracting Arab and foreign investments exceeding $100 billion.
He stressed that Iraq has successfully adopted a balanced policy to distance itself from regional wars and conflicts, while preserving internal security and stability.
He said Iraq needs “national political forces that safeguard the interests of Iraq and Iraqis, especially in light of the current regional developments and their repercussions.”
Sudani is gearing up for next week’s parliamentary elections as the head of the Reconstruction and Development coalition, while some Shiite factions are reportedly attempting to undermine his efforts to secure a second term in office.
The Prime Minister’s advisor, Hussein Allawi, said the government has adopted a strategy that includes building the armed forces, ending the mission of the international coalition, and transforming defense relations into one-on-one ties, particularly with the United States, in addition to limiting weapons to state control through political dialogue with armed factions.
Allawi told Asharq Al-Awsat that the government has completed the first phase of ending the international coalition’s mission, and that advanced talks are underway with Washington regarding security and intelligence cooperation, which has allowed the armed forces to be placed fully under the authority of the Commander-in-Chief.
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Sudani Says Iraq Has Succeeded in Distancing Itself from Wars
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