Baghdad parliamentary summit confirms support for the security and stability of Iraq and the region

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Mohamed Halbusi = Rock Star............. Go Iraq!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Let’s go Iraq 

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MAYBE, they've finally realized that having secure, prosperous Iraq as a stable buffer zone, is a good idea.  MAYBE they will support Iraq in becoming a serious member of the Arab world, instead of just a playground for the worst elements of their biases against each other.  

 

With all of this "stability" going around, MAYBE the powers-that-be will push Iraq into getting their act together and pump up their international participation ( RI/RV ).

 

(please also note from the pictures in the articles above:  the guy from Kuwait actually has TWO eyebrows )

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Baghdad Appeals to Neighbors to Help Reconstruct of Iraq

 

Basnews English 20/04/2019 - 16:30 Published in Iraq

 

 

http://www.basnews.com/index.php/en/news/iraq/515673

 

ERBIL — Iraq is appealing to the neighboring countries to help the process of reconstruction of the country after years of a devastating war against terror.

Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi delivered a speech at the beginning of a summit in Baghdad to bring parliaments of all its six neighbors together.

Syria, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Jordan, and Kuwai are attending the summit.

Halbousi thanked the countries for offering every support to Iraq during the anti-Islamic State battle. He called on the neighbors to assist Iraq to eradicate extremist ideology from every corner of the country.

He also noted that Baghdad is committed to contribute to the stability in its neighboring countries to build a peaceful and stable neighborhood.

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Barham Salih: Summit of parliaments of neighboring countries in Baghdad indicates that the stability of Iraq a common interest

April 20,       Policy

Alsumaria News / Baghdad confirmed President Barham Saleh on Saturday that the summit of the parliaments of neighboring countries in Baghdad , a sign that the stability of Iraq , a common interest.  Saleh said in a tweet on his Twitter account was read by Alsumaria News that "the summit of parliaments of neighboring countries in Baghdad is an indicator that the stability of Iraq a common interest," calling for the need to be a pillar of a regional system based on common security and economic integration.  " Together to counter extremism and violence, "he said." Our peoples deserve sustained cooperation and coordination among our nations to secure peace and a decent life. "

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As reported to "The Covenant News" Details of the final statement of the Baghdad Summit of parliaments of neighboring countries

http://alahadnews.net/index.php/permalink/152826.html

The author of the final statement of the Baghdad Summit of the parliaments of the neighboring countries, which was held in Baghdad on Saturday under the chairmanship of Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halboussi,

  The heads of parliaments and representative councils of Iraq's neighboring countries gathered in Baghdad on Saturday to support the stability of Iraq and preserve its territorial integrity and social fabric, after its great victory over the organization of the preacher, considering the stability of Iraq necessary in the stability of the region and contribute to return with all its political weight Economic and creative human resources to its Arab and regional environment.

  The participants also stressed that the victory achieved by Iraq on the organization of Dahesh has become a common ground for all the peoples of the region; to start a new page of cooperation and building and to support community dialogue, and to build mutual understandings on new bases in the future based on supporting development and investment and building a network of complementary relations Among their peoples. The participants also stressed the importance of supporting moderation and combating extremism in all its forms, especially as it is the people of the region who pay the price of extremism. Supporting the reconstruction, development and development of Iraq, encouraging investment opportunities in various fields of education, health, industry, information technology, culture, trade, finance, free zones and other life facilities, both public and private, supporting the reconstruction of liberated cities, In order to provide job opportunities to return the displaced to their cities.

  The final statement also stressed the support of the political process and democracy in Iraq in all its tracks, which resulted in the holding of elections and the completion of the selection of the three presidencies according to the constitutional entitlements, to ensure the participation of all components and political forces; to achieve a prosperous future for the people of Iraq.

The Iraqi capital Baghdad on Saturday hosted a conference of parliaments of Iraq's neighboring countries at the invitation of parliament speaker Mohamed Halbous

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Iraq hosts conference with neighboring states Saudi Arabia, Iran

 Kurdistan 24 |

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http://www.kurdistan24.net/en/news/e8069f99-7351-4397-bda1-5e5ce073a077

 

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Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi walks with Speaker of the Saudi Shura Council Abdullah Ibrahim Al Al-Sheikh at Baghdad International Airport, Iraq, April 20, 2019. (Photo: Reuters/Iraqi Parliament media office)

 

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ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – The Iraqi capital of Baghdad on Saturday was host to a regional conference which included delegations from rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia among other neighboring states.

Iraq hosted the one-day conference where senior parliamentary officials from the regional countries Iran, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Kuwait, Syria, and Jordan discussed security in the Middle East, diplomacy, and economic issues, Reuters reported.

The conference is an attempt by Iraq to bolster its relations with the states around it and act as a mediator between rivaling countries like Saudi Arabia and Iran who support opposing sides in ongoing wars across the Middle East.

Iraq’s Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi chaired the meeting. Halbousi said in a statement that the delegations reassured their support for the reconstruction and development of Iraq following the years-long war against the so-called Islamic State.

“What binds us to our neighbors is our common geographical destiny and common interests,” he said in the statement.

Iraq’s Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi recently visited both Iran and Saudi Arabia where he met with senior officials in both countries to discuss bilateral ties and further strengthen Baghdad’s relationship with its neighbors.  

In Saudi Arabia, Abdul-Mahdi met King Salmanand Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The trip was his first official visit to Riyadh since he became Iraqi prime minister six months ago.

Ten days earlier, Abdul-Mahdi was in Tehran where he sat with both Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and the country’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

The Iraqi prime minister has repeatedly said his country wants to ensure it maintains strong relations with its neighbors as well as its allies abroad, namely the United States.  

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Baghdad summit of parliaments is 5 points

 

 Twilight News    
 3 hours ago

"The parliaments of neighboring countries of Iraq issued a final statement of the summit, which was held on Saturday in the federal capital Baghdad included 5 points, the most important support for security and stability of the country.

The following statement reads: We are the heads of parliaments and representative councils of the neighboring countries of Iraq, meeting in Baghdad on Saturday, 15 Shaban 1440 AH - 20 April 2019 at the first summit of its kind, at the invitation of the Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives Mr. Mohamed Halboussi, In light of our common historical relations, and in order to enhance the depth of our community relations, and in our interest to the future of Iraq and its people and the future of the peoples of our region in general, we affirm the following:

First, the participants affirm the support of the stability of Iraq and the preservation of its territorial integrity and its social fabric, after its great victory over the organization of the preacher of the terrorist, and they consider the stability of Iraq necessary in the stability of the region and contribute its return with all its political and economic weight and creative human resources to its Arab and regional environment. As well as its stated parliamentary and governmental policy of maintaining relations of neighborly relations with all and without interference in its internal affairs.

Second: The participants affirm that the victory achieved by Iraq on the organization of Dahesh has become a common ground for all the peoples of the region; to start a new page of cooperation and building and support the community dialogue, and to build mutual understandings on new bases in the future based on supporting development and investment and building a network of relations Integration among their peoples.

Third: Emphasize the importance of supporting moderation and combating extremism in all its forms, especially as it is the people of the region who pay the price of extremism.

Fourth: The participants affirm the support of the process of building, reconstruction and development in Iraq, and encourage investment opportunities in various fields of education, health, industry, information technology, culture, trade, finance, free zones and other life facilities, both in the public and private sectors and supporting the reconstruction of liberated cities Terrorist infrastructure and rehabilitate its infrastructure to provide job opportunities for returning displaced people to their cities.

Fifth: Emphasizing the support of the political process and democracy in Iraq in all its tracks, which resulted in the holding of elections and the completion of the selection of the three presidencies according to constitutional entitlements, so as to ensure the participation of all components and political forces; to achieve a prosperous future for the people of Iraq.

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Al-Sheikh Baghdad Summit: Iraqi-Saudi relations progress significantly (expanded)

Date of release: 2019/4/20 15:21 • 187 times read

"The relations between Baghdad and Riyadh are witnessing remarkable progress and brotherly ties, and there is a clear and sincere seriousness to achieve further development," said the head of the Saudi Shura Council, Abdullah bin Mohammed al-Sheikh.

Al-Sheikh said in a speech during the start of the Baghdad Summit of the parliaments of the neighboring countries of Iraq that "the Saudi-Iraqi relations have witnessed remarkable progress. We are meeting today in Baghdad after a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi. And memorandums of understanding, will achieve joint cooperation between the two countries. " 
"The coordination council between Iraq and Saudi Arabia will work towards sustainable development," he said, stressing "the importance of international efforts to eradicate terrorism, enact further legislation, to root out terrorism, export terrorist ideology and support terrorist organizations." 
The President of the Shura Council, Saudi Arabia, expressed "his thanks and appreciation to the Presidents of the Republic and the Iraqi ministers and parliament, for their good reception and hospitality."
He called for "Arab-regional solidarity to eradicate terrorism and its manifestations supported by legislation," stressing "the importance of international efforts to eliminate terrorism, enacting more legislation to dry the sources of terrorism 
, Has witnessed remarkable progress, and here we meet in Baghdad today, after a visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi, where the visit witnessed several meetings and the signing of agreements and memorandums of understanding, will achieve joint cooperation between the two countries " 
He pointed out that" the Coordinating Council between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, To achieve sustainable development M. "Finished

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{Euphrates News} published the text of the final statement of the Baghdad Summit

Date of release: 2019/4/20 15:31 • 507 times read

(Baghdad: Al-Furat News) The Baghdad Summit of Parliaments of neighboring countries announced its final statement.

The text of the final statement: 
We are the heads of parliaments and representative councils of the neighboring countries of Iraq, meeting in Baghdad on Saturday, 15 August 1440 Hijri - 20 April 2019 at the summit is the first of its kind, at the invitation of the President of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Mr. Mohamed Halbusi, In light of our common historical relations, and in order to enhance the depth of our community relations, and in our interest to the future of Iraq and its people and the future of the peoples of our region in general, we affirm the following:
First, the participants affirm the support of the stability of Iraq and the preservation of its territorial integrity and its social fabric, after its great victory over the organization of the preacher of the terrorist, and they consider the stability of Iraq necessary in the stability of the region and contribute its return with all its political and economic weight and creative human resources to its Arab and regional environment. As well as its stated parliamentary and governmental policy of maintaining relations of neighborly relations with all and without interference in its internal affairs. 
Second: The participants affirm that the victory achieved by Iraq on the organization of Dahesh has become a common ground for all the peoples of the region; to start a new page of cooperation and building and support the community dialogue, and to build mutual understandings on new bases in the future based on supporting development and investment and building a network of relations Integration among their peoples.
Third: Emphasize the importance of supporting moderation and combating extremism in all its forms, especially as it is the people of the region who pay the price of extremism. 
Fourth: The participants affirm the support of the process of building, reconstruction and development in Iraq, and encourage investment opportunities in various fields of education, health, industry, information technology, culture, trade, finance, free zones and other life facilities, both in the public and private sectors and supporting the reconstruction of liberated cities Terrorist infrastructure and rehabilitate its infrastructure to provide job opportunities for returning displaced people to their cities. 
Fifth: Emphasis on supporting the political process and democracy in Iraq in all its tracks, which resulted in the holding of elections and the completion of the selection of the three presidencies according to the constitutional entitlements, ensuring the participation of all components and political forces; to achieve a prosperous future for the people of Iraq.

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Al-Halbusi, the summit of Baghdad: Iraq is no longer concerned about the axes and bias of one of the [expanded]

Date of release: 2019/4/20 16:35 • 131 times read

"Iraq is no longer concerned about the idea of axes and bias, but today is in the process of building strategic partnerships promising with all neighboring countries without embarrassment or favoritism to another."

"It is a historic day full of pride and pride that all our neighbors are honored to visit our dear heart and welcome all of you in Baghdad, Dar es Salaam, the capital of the meeting and love," Halboussi said in his speech at the Baghdad Summit of the parliaments of neighboring countries. 
He said in the text of his speech: Welcome to the land of Mesopotamia, the Promenade of the Prophets and the Habitat of the House of the Prophet and the honorable companions and the parents and the righteous and the poets and writers, welcome to Iraq Assyrians, Akidians, Sumerians and Babylonians. 
Welcome to the Iraq of sacrifices and martyrs and the Forum of religions, races, tribes and the country of ideas, art, literature and culture. 
Here is Iraq again standing strong strong after fighting the battle of honor and fought the fighting of the heroes of the parliamentary neighbors, brothers and friends in the spirit of courage and courage and achieved great victory thanks to the unity of the people and support of religious references and the interrelations of tribes and sects and components.
Iraq has long tolerated the bitterness of war and the difficult circumstances. The Iraqi people have suffered harsh conditions, such as the enormous sacrifices they have made from their sons, the occupation of terrorism and the displacement of millions of their lands. For which I stood up, supported and supported in its historic confrontation against terrorism, and on behalf of the people of Iraq, I would like to thank all our neighbors, friends and international partners who have stood with us and supported us in the difficult circumstances so that we can eliminate the military presence of terrorism. Mullah to eliminate it thought through mutual coordination with all friends and regional and international supporters to return Iraq safe stable from the far north in the Kurdistan region to the far south in Basra good and tender, and return all the displaced to their areas after the age of what will make us safe from the return of the idea of terrorism Again.
Iraq is no longer concerned about the idea of axes and bias, but today is building strategic partnerships promising with all neighboring countries without embarrassment or favoritism to another What binds us to our neighbors is the common geographical destiny and common interests and social cohesion and religious cohesion, Iraq has signed a series of agreements and memorandums of understanding with the Islamic Republic, signing other memorandums in Saudi Arabia and at the highest levels, in addition to important and vital Kuwaiti-Kuwaiti relations and broad understandings and economic agreements in the preparation and preparation stages. Iraqi-Turkish relations are at their best and Baghdad has promising economic plans with Ankara. It will be launched soon with the help of God. It is progressing within the framework of a decree and a clear addition to the openness of the Syrian Arab Republic and readiness to open the commercial crossing with it. After we completed the most important signature
The need arises from this historic meeting to a continuous regulatory framework that is held regularly in the relevant countries to discuss the latest developments and to formulate urgent and objective solutions. Here, the urgent need for such a cooperative framework between the neighboring countries of Mesopotamia is reflected positively on the security and stability of our countries. Has a direct positive impact on the peoples of the region as a whole. All this requires mutual commitments between us in protecting regional security in a cohesive and cohesive manner. Hence, we emphasize that Iraq is keen on the security and stability of its neighbors and the region.
We hope that these meetings will produce a unified vision between Iraq and neighboring countries and that we will start together a participatory project that begins with legislation that gives the executive authorities in our countries a broad horizon for developing relations through supporting the agreements required by the procedures of strengthening relations and voting in the parliaments of our countries. To make an extraordinary effort to link a dynamic diplomat capable of creating economic, trade, cultural and social partnerships through the relevant ministry of the Governments of our countries. 
I would like to welcome you to your second country, Iraq. I wish you a good stay in Baghdad, which is traveling in the spring of Mizher and its fullness, unlike the past years, as a sign and a gospel for a better future with God's help.

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20-04-2019 03:28 PM

Political analyst: Baghdad summit is a qualitative step to the status of Iraq is important in the region

 

 

Baghdad

Political analyst Nadim al-Jabri said Saturday that the Baghdad summit of parliaments of Iraq's neighboring countries is a qualitative step for Iraq's important position in the region, indicating that the summit will produce important positive decisions on the region.

"The Baghdad summit is a qualitative step in Iraq's important position in the region," al-Jabri said in an interview with Al-Akhbar. "Iraq's historic relations with neighboring countries are good, except for its relations with the Kingdom of Jordan."

"Parliaments are the only ones who can speak on behalf of the people and the presence of parliaments to Iraq shows that there is a rapprochement between the peoples," he said.

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Kuwaiti Parliament Speaker: We are keen on a stable, secure and united Iraq

Marzouq Ali Alghanim

 20 April 2019 04:41 PM
KUWAIT CITY: Marzouk Ali al-Ghanim, speaker of the National Assembly, said during a conference of the heads of parliaments of Iraq's neighboring countries that his country is committed to a "stable, secure and united Iraq ."

"The conference of parliaments of neighboring countries of Iraq" gives hope to the peoples of the region and to the people of Iraq in particular that entering into an age of peace and stability is possible, "Marzouk Ali al-Ghanim said Saturday, adding that the atmosphere of regional rivalries and fighting is not as inevitable as some want to be .

This came during a speech to the Ghanem before the Conference of Parliaments of neighboring Iraq, which began its work in Baghdad, in the presence of the heads and representatives of the parliaments of Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and Iran .

Al-Ghanim said: "We from Kuwait say, without a clear contradiction, we are with a stable, secure and united Iraq. This is not our ambition. We are strategically at a time of a prosperous and prosperous Iraq ."

"Iraq is our neighbor, and it is in no one's interest to have its neighbor plunged into a cycle of suffering and who see the weakness of its neighbor as a condition for its stability and security is in fact sacrificing its future ."

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20-04-2019 03:19 PM

Deputy: Baghdad summit is a good start for Iraq economically and security

 

 

Baghdad

MP Abdul Rahim al-Shammari said on Saturday that the conference of heads of parliaments of the neighboring role will be a good economic and security start in the region, indicating that Iraq's interest should be placed first in all the issues that will be discussed at the conference.

Al-Shammari told Al-Akhbar that "Iraq is recovering from the crises it has experienced in the past, and holding this summit in this situation and organization, confirms that Iraq is different from the former and has an important role in the region."

"We were suffering from regional interference and the battle of the neighboring countries inside Iraq, but the country of Mesopotamia managed to cross this stage and became a mediator among the countries fighting between them."

"The presence of delegations inside Iraq is a convergence of views between the neighboring countries through the holding of bilateral and tripartite meetings and what concerns us from these meetings is the interest of Iraq first," Al-Shammari said, adding that "the Baghdad summit is a good start for Iraq economically and security, .

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20-04-2019 07:17 PM

Maliki: Baghdad summit an opportunity to deepen the link with the Arab and regional

 

 

Baghdad / News: 
The head of a coalition of state law, Nuri al-Maliki, on Saturday, that the convening of the Baghdad Summit of parliaments of neighboring countries, and emphasizes Iraq's policy of openness on the Arab and regional. 
"The convening of the neighboring countries' parliaments summit is an opportunity to deepen Iraq's ties with its surroundings to complement the common interests and to protect the countries of the region from terrorism, extremism and foreign interference," Maliki said in a tweet on the Twitter platform. 
He added that "this conference and other conferences advocated by Iraq or participate in it confirms Iraq's policy of openness to the regional and international environment." 
The work of the conference of parliaments of the neighboring countries of Iraq under the title "Iraq .. stability and development", with the participation of six countries, lasted for one day.

The conference was attended by the heads of parliaments of Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Jordan and Syria, as well as a representative of Iran's Majlis speaker Ali Larijani, who apologized for not attending.

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The Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdel-Mahdi, receives the presidents and members of the House of Representatives participating in the Summit of Parliaments of neighboring countries. 

 

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19 minutes ago, yota691 said:

We from Kuwait say, without a clear contradiction, we are with a stable, secure and united Iraq. This is not our ambition. We are strategically at a time of a prosperous and prosperous Iraq ."

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2019/04/20 20:14

Abdul-Mahdi in the presence of the heads of the House of Representatives: Iraq today a meeting point for all neighboring countries and all its brothers

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BAGHDAD / Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Saturday, April 20, 2019, during a meeting with the heads of the House of Representatives participating in the parliaments of neighboring countries, that Iraq today is a meeting point for all neighboring countries and all its brothers.

 

The obituary published the text of the statement of the media office of the Prime Minister:

The Prime Minister, Mr. Adel Abdel-Mahdi, receives the presidents and members of the House of Representatives participating in the Summit of Parliaments of neighboring countries

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received today the heads and members of the House of Representatives participating in the Summit of Parliaments of neighboring countries, which ended its work in Baghdad today.

He stressed that Iraq today is a meeting point for all neighboring countries and all its brothers, and we seek cooperation with all and work to build a network of relations that serve the security and stability of our region and the interests of our peoples and achieve the development and economic prosperity of all our countries. He expressed his happiness with their participation in the peace summit in Baghdad, .

The Prime Minister also attended the extended meeting with heads and members of parliamentary delegations in the presence of the Presidents of the Republic and the Council of Representatives.

Media Office of the Prime Minister

20 April 2019

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Abdul-Mahdi to the participants of the Baghdad Summit: Iraq today is a meeting point for all neighboring countries

Political | 08:13 - 20/04/2019

 

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=43439

 

Baghdad - Mawazin News 
Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi, Saturday, that Iraq today is a meeting point for all neighboring countries and all its brothers. 
"The latter received the presidents and members of the House of Representatives participating in the summit of parliaments of the neighboring countries, which ended its work in Baghdad today, as well as the extended meeting with the heads and members of parliamentary delegations in the presence of the President of the Republic and the House of Representatives," a statement from the office of Abdulmahdi said. 
"Iraq today is a meeting place for all neighboring countries and all its brothers, and we seek cooperation with all and work to build a network of relations that serve the security and stability of our region and the interests of our peoples and achieve the development and economic prosperity of all our countries," he said. For the positions of their countries in support of Iraq. "

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Surun: Baghdad summit of parliaments of neighboring countries step in the right direction

Political | 8:11 - 20/04/2019

 

https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=43438

 

BAGHDAD ( 
Reuters) - The convening of the Baghdad summit of parliaments and neighboring countries is a step in the right direction, as Iraq has become a focal point and an important figure in the region, MP Majeed al-Tamimi said on Saturday. 
Al-Tamimi said in a statement received by Mawazine News that "Iraq has the elements of success, which is geographical location, historical depth, human resources and financial resources." 
Al-Tamimi pointed out that "Iraq was responsive to what is going on around him and was not a strong influence and now he has become the initiator and the strong influence and represents a focal point in the region."
"This summit has positive implications for the stability of Iraq and the region and on economic development when we talk about parliaments talking about the voices of the peoples of the region and the legislation of important laws have a major impact on the pivotal stability and sustainable development and possible to come out of this summit by the introduction of legislation committed by the parties, On the stability of the security situation and also on bilateral agreements and on legislation within the investment laws. "

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Abdul Mahdi to "heads of parliaments of neighboring countries": Iraq seeks relations that serve the stability of the region

20:18 - 20/04/2019

 

https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/04/20/401427/

Information / Baghdad

Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi on Saturday met with the heads of parliaments of neighboring countries in Baghdad, where he stressed during his meeting that Iraq seeks to build relations that serve the security and stability of the region.

"Prime Minister Adel Abdul-Mahdi received today the presidents and members of the House of Representatives participating in the Parliaments Summit of Neighboring Countries, which ended its work in Baghdad today," the Prime Minister's Information Office said in a statement.

"Iraq today is a meeting point for all neighboring countries and all its brothers, and we seek cooperation with everyone and work to build a network of relations that serves the security and stability of our region and the interests of our peoples and achieve the development and economic prosperity of all our countries," Abdul Mahdi said. Supporting Iraq ".

He pointed out that "the Prime Minister attended an extended meeting with heads and members of parliamentary delegations in the presence of the President of the Republic and the House of Representatives." End 25 n

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Foreign Ministry: Iraq is qualified to play the role of mediator to resolve the dispute between Saudi Arabia and Iran

19:53 - 20/04/2019 https://www.almaalomah.com/2019/04/20/401419/

Information / Special ...

BAGHDAD (Reuters) - The Iraqi Foreign Ministry's Foreign Relations Committee said on Saturday that the Iraqi government was qualified to play a role in resolving outstanding differences between Saudi Arabia and Iran, while stressing that the Baghdad summit would be held periodically in the countries participating in them.

"The Iraqi government confirmed during the Baghdad summit that it will stand at one distance with all neighboring countries and will not be part of the policy of axes," said member of the Committee Amer al-Fayez, said that "the Iraqi government confirmed that the convening of the summit is necessary because the convergence of views Will contribute to the security and political stability of the Middle East. "

He added that "the Iraqi government is qualified to play the role of mediator in resolving the outstanding differences between Tehran and Riyadh because it has good relations with the parties," noting that "the Baghdad summit will be held periodically in the countries participating in the convergence of views and support the stability of the region."

The head of the Iranian delegation participating in the conference of parliaments of Iraq's neighboring countries Alaeddin Borujerdi said Saturday that Iraq was able to defeat the "da'ash" thanks to the sacrifices of its security forces, the popular crowd, the Sunni volunteers and the fatwa of the reference, while expressing thanks for Iraq's stand alongside his country in the flood crisis.

The head of the Saudi Shura Council, Mohammed al-Sheikh, said on Saturday that Iraq has returned to its central and pivotal role, calling for concerted efforts to address all forms of terrorism and eliminate manifestations.

On Saturday, the capital Baghdad hosted the conference of the heads of parliaments of the six neighboring countries (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iran, Turkey, Syria and Jordan) at the invitation of Parliament Speaker Mohamed Halboussi. End 25 T

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@Synopsis thank you. I tend/try to be a man of few words. 

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Saturday، 20 April 2019 09:44 PM

Iraq hosts regional rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia at conference

 

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/38616/Iraq-hosts-regional-rivals-Iran-and-Saudi-Arabia-at-conference

 

 

Iraq hosted senior parliamentary officials from arch-rivals Saudi Arabia and Iran on Saturday as Prime Minister Adil Abd al-Mahdi sought to bolster his country’s nascent role as a mediator in the region.

Delegations including the heads of parliament from Turkey, Kuwait, Syria and Jordan also attended the one-day conference in the Iraqi capital to discuss regional security, diplomacy and economic issues.

Abd al-Mahdi recently returned from visits to Iran and Saudi Arabia, both oil-super-powers that have long been vying for dominance in the Middle East. It is unusual for Saudi and Iranian officials to attend the same events.

The Iraqi premier has said Iraq will maintain strong ties with Iran, but also with Washington and regional neighbors, many of which, like Saudi Arabia, consider Tehran a foe.

That message was echoed on Saturday by parliament speaker Mohammed al-Halbousi, who chaired the gathering in Baghdad.

“What binds us to our neighbors is our common geographical destiny and common interests,” he said in a statement.

The visiting officials pledged support for reconstruction and development efforts in Iraq and for the country’s continued stability following its victory over Islamic State, after three years of war, the statement said.

Abd al-Mahdi met King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to Riyadh, his first official trip to the kingdom since taking office six months ago.

Iraq and Saudi Arabia have been at loggerheads since the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait in 1990, but they have recently undertaken a diplomatic push to improve ties.

Abdul Mahdi’s visit to Riyadh came 10 days after he visited Iran. During his trip to Tehran, he met President Hassan Rouhani and Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Many of Iraq’s leaders, from its Shiite majority, have close ties with Iran, the main Shiite power in the Middle East.

 

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Summit proves stability of Iraq is common regional interest: Salih

 

Saturday، 20 April 2019 08:56 PM

https://www.thebaghdadpost.com/en/Story/38614/Summit-proves-stability-of-Iraq-is-common-regional-interest-Salih

 

President Barham Salih said on Saturday that the summit of parliaments of neighboring countries in Baghdad is an indication that the stability of Iraq is a common regional interest.

Salih called for Iraq to be the basis of a regional system based on common security and economic integration.

"With this summit, we are winning together to counter extremism and violence," he said. "Our people deserve sustained cooperation and coordination among our nations to secure peace and a decent life."