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The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, confirmed today, Saturday, that Iraq is no longer a source of crises, noting that the government’s program emphasizes attention to Iraq’s relations with the countries of the world.
Rashid said in his speech during the seventh Iraqi ambassadors’ conference held in Baghdad, “I salute you in this important meeting with the heads of diplomatic and consular missions abroad, which we hope will be fruitful in the context of the endeavor to strengthen and consolidate Iraq’s relations with various brotherly and friendly countries in the world.”
He added: “In fact, over the past years, Iraq has achieved important developments in the field of diplomatic relations with various countries, and we have succeeded in overcoming the decline in diplomatic, political and economic relations with many countries that occurred due to the rule of a dictatorship that embroiled the country in countless wars and problems.”
He pointed out that “the government’s program emphasizes attention to our relations with the countries of the world, which is what we worked on with great seriousness in the Presidency of the Republic, and the government also worked on it with precision and care in order to distance the country from the policies of the axes, and in order for common interests and respect for the sovereignty of countries to be the principle that governs it.” Relations are based on it,” adding: “Iraqi diplomacy was able to start from our country’s democratic policy and to resume and activate relations with many countries in order to preserve the traditions of coexistence and cooperation between countries.”
The President of the Republic continued: “The role of the foreign ministers after 2003 and the role of the ministry’s senior officials was also effective and vital in translating the state’s policy and achieving its goals in restoring, developing and activating diplomatic relations with various friendly and brotherly countries.”
He pointed out that: “Today, as you can see, is different from what we were years ago, and today Iraq is no longer a source of threat to any party as it was in the dictatorial era, and Iraq is no longer a source of crises,” indicating that “Iraq’s foreign policy is based on the foundations of cooperation.” To overcome crises through constructive dialogue and by giving priority to common interests, and for Iraq to be effective in resolving crises and helping to create a regional environment that coexists in peace and cooperation.”
He stated that: “On these grounds, many countries have begun to express their keenness to further advance relations with Iraq and strengthen them wherever development is possible in the political, economic, cultural and commercial fields, and this is what we sense from our position in all our visits, receptions and meetings with leaders of countries, and it is welcomed and appreciated by us.” And respect for any effort that helps improve relations and advance them.”
The President of the Republic stated that “what helps to improve relations now is the great success achieved in the security situation and the keenness shown by the government in order to achieve an attractive environment for investment and bridge bureaucratic obstacles to investors. This is what helps develop relations in the commercial and investment aspects and stimulates capital, companies and governments to… Cooperation and investment in Iraq, in a safe, stable and stimulating environment.”
He said: “Hereby, we call upon you, as representatives of your country and the government in friendly and brotherly countries, to further work and openness wherever you are in your countries of work and wherever you find appropriate opportunities to enhance and develop cooperation in any economic, political and cultural field. Sustaining the momentum of Iraq’s diplomatic activity today is an absolute necessity.” It is necessary to present a true picture of the new situation represented by improved security and stability in order to encourage investments and enhance opportunities to bring capital to Iraq, and this important role falls on the shoulders of every head of mission and representative of his country abroad.
He explained: “We call on you for greater openness to Iraqis residing outside the country and to go beyond bureaucracy in this connection with citizens wherever they are, and any of our embassies should be a home for Iraqis.” Rashid stressed: “This is one of our responsibilities towards our citizens residing in many countries.
” And those traveling outside the country for the purposes of tourism, treatment, study, trade or work.”
He stressed that “the development of professional skills is an important factor in success and advancement in job performance, and this is what should be a basic and decisive criterion in selecting foreign service employees.” He noted:
“ We have a lot ahead of us on which we must focus our efforts, and I believe that your Ministry, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, possesses the capabilities and competencies that are truly capable of development, and in a way that helps advance the government program and translate this program through good performance and in light of the value of the results achieved.”
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