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A Conversation with H.E. Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister, Republic of Iraq

SpeakerS:

Nicholas Logothetis, Co-founder & Chairman of the Board, Concordia
H.E. Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, Prime Minister, Republic of Iraq

“Iraq will remain one of the founders of this coalition in order to eliminate this threat from the face of the world. We do hope that we will have a more profound relationship with the United States so that we will get the technology needed in order to apply our strategies.” H.E. Mohammed Shia Al Sudani, Prime Minister, Republic of Iraq

Key takeaways:

  • Concerns over stability in the Middle East: H.E. Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, the Prime Minister of Iraq, expressed deep concern about the escalating situation in the Middle East, emphasizing that the region is at a dangerous moment and requires immediate attention.
  • Call for international intervention: The Prime Minister highlighted the need for international communities and organizations to intervene effectively to halt ongoing conflicts and prevent further destabilization.
  • Critique of international response: There was a critique regarding the silence and perceived failure of international organizations to adequately respond to recent attacks targeting civilians, indicating a need for more proactive measures.
  • Strengthening bilateral relations: Discussions included the importance of strengthening strategic relations between Iraq and the United States, particularly in combating common threats like terrorism and ensuring regional security.
  • Economic development and investment: The focus was also placed on Iraq’s efforts to attract investment, reduce unemployment and poverty, combat corruption, and reform the economy to meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people.

Action items:

  • Enhance diplomatic efforts: Initiate and support diplomatic initiatives aimed at resolving conflicts in the Middle East, fostering dialogue among nations to promote peace and stability.
  • Reform international organizations: Advocate for reforms within international bodies to ensure they can respond promptly and effectively to crises and fulfill their roles in maintaining global security.
  • Strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation: Increase collaboration between Iraq, the United States, and other nations to combat terrorism by sharing intelligence, resources, and strategies to prevent the resurgence of extremist groups.
  • Promote economic reforms: Support Iraq’s economic reform plans by encouraging foreign investment, particularly in vital sectors, to boost economic growth, reduce unemployment, and improve public services.
  • Address humanitarian concerns: Work collectively to address humanitarian issues resulting from conflicts, ensuring aid reaches affected populations and supporting initiatives that promote human rights and security.

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