Summary of Iraqi Prime Minister's Schedule at the UN General Assembly September 2023
Earlier this week, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, appealed to friendly nations to assist his government in fighting corruption and recovering Iraq's stolen assets.
Al-Sudani told the UN General Assembly, "We now have a government that enjoys a broad political coalition that covers all aspects of society."
According to a United Nations press release, the Iraqi Prime Minister says his government has adopted a program with crucial priorities that must be implemented without delay and that benefit the Iraqi people.
Al-Sudani states these priorities include job creation, poverty eradication, corruption-fighting, and economic reforms.
According to the Iraqi Prime Minister, Iraq has become a safe environment for investors, a pivotal state in the global oil market, and working on a regional corridor to facilitate trade and transport.
Al-Sudani explained that his government is focusing on eradicating corruption, emphasizing the importance of pursuing corrupt individuals.
According to him, there is a symbiotic relationship between corruption and terrorism, so we must return the money they have stolen.
Al-Sudani said Iraq respects all UN resolutions and is committed to international law. Baghdad rejects any interference in its internal affairs.
According to the Prime Minister, Iraq will not serve as a launching point for aggression against other countries."
According to Al-Sudani, Iraq is suffering from a drought, warning that the cradle of civilization cannot die of thirst due to climate challenges and water crisis. In order to ensure the sustainability of water sources, international efforts need to be mobilized.
Second Summary
In his address to the UN General Assembly, the Iraqi Premier says he wants to expand opportunities with the Kurdistan Region.
On Friday, Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani announced that talks with the Kurdistan Region will continue.
As a key player in the global marketplace, Iraq has made every effort to adapt to the new regional and global environment, according to the Premier. They have proposed setting up a global economic interaction center as part of a development road project to accomplish this.
Additionally, Iraq is requesting assistance from the international community to fight corruption, which, "along with terrorism," has harmed the country.
Regarding security, the prime minister stressed that Iraq does not wish to become a center for attacks against other countries such as Turkey and Iran, but he warned that Iraq has the right to defend itself in accordance with international law and to respond to any attacks or violations of its sovereignty.
As al-Sudani discussed the refugee crisis in Iraq, he said they are determined to help them rebuild their lives. “If they wish to return to their homeland, we will open the door for them,” he stated.
In addition, the prime minister addressed the severe drought that has plagued Iraq, stating that the international community is desperately needed to help them resolve the problem.
The Premier also discussed Iraq's battle against drug trafficking, stating that the country has a plan for preventing the societal threat that has caused as much disaster as terrorism.
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