BAGHDAD — His Majesty King Abdullah on Saturday said the
Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership is testament to Iraq’s
central role in building bridges and bolstering regional and international
dialogue, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
Delivering remarks at the conference in Baghdad, King
Abdullah noted Iraq’s efforts to fortify the state of institutions, governed by
the constitution and the law, and stressed that supporting Iraq in these
efforts is a priority for all.
His Majesty noted that “a strong Iraq is a pillar for
regional economic integration and creating an environment conducive to
enhancing cooperation among countries in the region.”
“The security and stability of Iraq is integral to the
security and stability of us all, and its prosperity is our prosperity” the
King added.
Following is the full text of the His Majesty’s remarks:
“In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful,
Prayers and peace be upon our Prophet Mohammad,
My brother, Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi,
Your Highnesses, Excellencies,
Peace, God’s mercy and blessings be upon you.
It is my pleasure to express my deep appreciation to my
brother, Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi and to the people of the Republic of
Iraq for the gracious hospitality and warm welcome, as well as to my friend,
President Emmanuel Macron, for his efforts in organizing this conference.
I am delighted to be here today, for the second time in two
months, in Iraq, the land of civilizations.
Dear brothers,
Our meeting at this conference today is testament to Iraq’s
central role in building bridges and bolstering regional and international
dialogue, by adopting a policy of balance and openness based on mutual
interests.
Our meeting also reflects our mutual keenness to support
Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and also support the Iraqi people
on their path to further progress, development, and prosperity.
For years, Iraq, with the engagement of all components of its
society, has been working hard to fortify the state of institutions, governed
by the constitution and the law, in order to achieve further progress and
fulfill the hopes and aspirations of its people.
Therefore, supporting Iraq in
these efforts is a priority for us all.
And here, we express appreciation and support for the Iraqi
government’s efforts over the past years in countering extremism and terrorism,
as well as in rebuilding, and bolstering the unity and stability of the
country.
The security and stability of Iraq is integral to the
security and stability of us all, and its prosperity is our prosperity.
A
strong Iraq is a pillar for regional economic integration and creating an
environment conducive to enhancing cooperation among countries in the region.
Brothers,
This summit is held at a crucial time, when the world is
witnessing many political, security, and economic developments that have shed
light on the nature of cross-border crises and challenges, such as food
insecurity and the COVID pandemic repercussions.
We cannot overcome these
challenges without finding a common ground that brings perspectives closer,
sets the tone for serious dialogue, and enhances cooperation and partnerships
to face them.
In order to enhance regional and international cooperation
among us, we must open the door to economic, industrial, and commercial
integration, on the basis of cooperation and partnership, to achieve the best
interest of all.
In conclusion, we renew our thanks to the Iraqi government,
and to my dear brother Mustafa Al Kadhimi, for their efforts to promote further
cooperation and encourage dialogue in service of our peoples and the region.
Peace, God’s mercy and blessings be upon you.”
The conference, which saw the participation of leaders and
representatives from a number of countries, covered means of establishing
sustainable economic and investment partnerships between Iraq and countries in
the region, and addressed Iraq’s regional and international role.
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