Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani underscored on Wednesday that his country will not be a platform to threaten its neighbors.
Speaking at the seventh International Sulaymaniyah Forum, he stressed that Iraq cannot align itself with one axis against the other, rather, it can be a meeting point for all sides.
“Our constitution obligates us to refrain from meddling in the affairs of others. Likewise, we will not allow the sovereignty of our nation to be violated by our neighbors and others,” he remarked.
“We are seeking deep sustainable economic partnerships with fraternal and friendly nations,” he added.
Effective and fruitful economic cooperation will pave the way for sustainable security, he noted.
Moreover, Sudani dismissed as “unjustified exaggeration” claims about Iran’s meddling in Iraqi affairs. He also described the United States as a “strategic partner” to Iraq.
“Iraq’s strength and stability are a source of strength and stability to the entire world,” continued Sudani.
The forum was sponsored by former President Barham Salih. United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres delivered a video message at the event that was attended by Kurdistan Region President Nechervan Barzani, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, and several ambassadors, researchers and academics.
Barzani said Kurdistan “fully” supports the Baghdad government and Sudani.
The PM, he added, has sought to create a “secure political environment” in Iraq.
