Iraq 2050 Prosperity, stability, and the return of civilization and leadership to Baghdad

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Iraq 2050 Prosperity, stability, and the return of civilization and leadership to Baghdad

Saturday - 26 Shaaban 1444 AH - March 18, 2023 AD Issue number [16181]

 

Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani

* Iraqi Prime Minister

 

 

    

 

 

These days we are passing the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former dictatorial regime, including the pains and tragedies that surrounded it, as well as hopes for liberation from oppression and injustice, and a departure towards emancipation and prosperity. The resounding fall of the regime, which took place on such days twenty years ago, was the result of prolonged decades of oppression, tyranny, mismanagement, disregard for the country's capabilities, and underestimation of the Iraqi people and their dignity. The downfall of the regime was an inevitable consequence of the country's management style and its failure to appreciate its strength and the strength of its opponents. Instead of the country embarking on a long-awaited renaissance, it fell into a series of events and problems that countries usually face after emerging from the grip of a reckless authoritarian regime, into a space of freedom and chaos that sometimes reached the point of chaos.

These conditions took a lot of time and destroyed many people's hopes for freedom, salvation and progress. The time has come to heal the wounds and move towards a prosperous future for a brave people who deserve all good. Our people have been very patient, sacrificed their dearest possessions, and offered convoys of martyrs for the sake of liberating people and the land and purifying it from the filth of terrorism and tyranny. He was able to formulate a constitution for himself that made the Iraqi man (man and woman) his main focus and central goal, and guaranteed his rights to freedom, dignity and equality. The constitution paved the way for building a state of equal citizenship, which must remain our goal, and we strive for it despite the difficulties and challenges. It also guaranteed the country's sovereignty, independence and preservation of its unity.

Our people are waiting for the renaissance, the conditions for which they see are available in their country in the best condition. We do not lack human resources and scientific competencies. We do not lack natural and unnatural wealth, and so does the good land and the eternal rivers; Tigris and Euphrates, and the geographical location, which occupies the most strategic and important locations on the world map. All of this made Iraq enjoy a special place throughout history, and it was a beacon of science, literature and knowledge for centuries, which was visited by scholars and students of knowledge from all over. The time has come for us to evoke these feats as a powerful impetus towards restoring Iraq's role as a country that stands at the forefront of the world's countries.

This is not just hopes flirting with the imagination, but must be transformed into a tangible reality, and our people are capable of that with God's help. What we lack is scientific plans and practical programmes. And work to implement it strictly and in all areas.

We stand today on the cusp of a new phase that we seek to usher in goodness and prosperity, and we are working hard on that. We have developed an integrated program to address the most pressing problems. And we moved from the first moment to remove the obstacles that hinder the country's movement forward and prevent it from advancing. One of these main barriers was financial and administrative corruption. That is why we took the initiative, from the early days, to target and pursue it, as part of an integrated plan that we will constantly follow up, and target its centers and tools wherever they are. Here, I look forward to helping all benevolent people in and outside the state's circles, and all those keen to stand by the state and its loyal institutions in this confrontation that is no less dangerous than terrorism.

We are determined to rebuild Iraq within a clear vision and a drawn road map based on several stages. We have started the first phase by mobilizing the state's energies towards construction, economic reform and combating poverty, as we have made clear in our comprehensive government program in which we set priorities. The second stage is economic, human, military and security development.

Despite the great challenges that we face at the internal and external levels, we have the solid will to face the challenges, and the difficult problems and circumstances that our people went through during this period made them more aware and more aware of what really benefits them and sticks to them, and what harms them in terms of conflicts and differences that only lead to failure. and backtracking on all levels.

The tribulations and misfortunes faced by the Iraqi people, with all its noble components, increased their faith. Their Iraqi identity is the solid bond that must be adhered to. It has become clear that the sub-identities, no matter how dignified and respected they are, cannot be a substitute for the national identity and the unifying Iraqi tent. There is no glory except under this tent, and there is no dignity for anyone except that all of Iraq be dignified, preserved and raised among the nations.

Iraq today is an Iraq reconciled with itself and at peace with others. It does not want to harm anyone, nor does it allow anyone to attack it. An Iraq that wants good for all, and seeks for its people to live at the level that befits it. Iraq needs all its citizens without exception, especially in the current battle of construction.

We look forward to serious work and cooperation with all friendly countries and international organizations to overcome the common challenges facing the planet in terms of environment, climate, desertification, increasing sand and dust storms, water shortages, high temperatures, increasing pollution and diseases, increasing poverty and poor services, and other challenges that need To full cooperation between countries to overcome them, especially those challenges that cannot be limited to one place without another and are transboundary in nature. We are aware of the seriousness of these challenges, and we are fully prepared. Rather, we are striving with all our might to create partnerships and join hands among countries to confront them. Iraq opens its arms to every good relationship and good partnership in security, economy or environment and all these areas.

We urgently need to diversify sources of income, and not rely on oil revenues as almost the only source to cover budget expenditures. Alternatives such as activating agriculture, industry, tourism, trade, and others are necessary.

We have also drawn up plans to encourage internal and external investment and opened the doors to investors and project owners, within a well-thought-out plan and encouraging opportunities. We are aware that the construction and investment movement will need more technical and trained manpower and build more capacities, and we have launched an advanced program in this field called the Leadership Program to help young people gain the necessary expertise and skills without forgetting to build military and security capabilities.

Development can only be achieved through internal and external stability. Internal stability means the rule of law and the restriction of weapons to the state. We will not accept that there are weapons outside the state's security and military establishment. As for external stability, it means building regional and international partnerships. As Iraq's strategic location, depth, historical legacy, regional weight, abundance of resources, and influence in the world economy, all of this gives it the ability to play a large role commensurate with its true size, and its good relations with brotherly and friendly countries paved the way for it to build bilateral and multilateral partnerships with many countries of the world, and we still have many of these relations.

Finally, I find today a favorable opportunity to launch a comprehensive national campaign for building, reconstruction, and developing services throughout the country. With the help of the people, partners, and friends, we will build a strong and capable Iraq for the coming decades, and we will achieve this in our next plans, which we call "Iraq 2050."
* Prime Minister of Iraq

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Highlights of the Prime Minister's article in Asharq Al-Awsat

2023.03.18 - 11:21

 

 

 

Baghdad - Nas  

On Saturday, "Nass" publishes the most prominent articles of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia'a al-Sudani, in the newspaper "Al-Sharq Al-Awsat".  

  

 

  

Here are the highlights of what came in the article, as reported by the Prime Minister’s Media Office and followed by “NAS” (March 18, 2023):  

  

These days, we are passing the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former dictatorial regime, which was the result of decades of oppression, tyranny, mismanagement, and attempts to transcend and assault internally and externally.  

  

The time has come to heal the wounds and move towards a prosperous future for a people who deserve all good.  

  

Our people have been very patient, sacrificed and presented martyrs in order to liberate people and the land from the abomination of terrorism and tyranny. He was able to draft a constitution that made the Iraqi people (both men and women) its main focus, opened the way for building a state of citizenship, and guaranteed the country's sovereignty, independence and unity.  

  

Our people are waiting for the renaissance, the conditions for which they see available in their country. We do not lack human resources or scientific competencies, nor do we lack natural and unnatural wealth, and geographical location. What we lack is to draw up scientific plans and practical programmes, and to implement them firmly in all fields.  

  

We have developed an integrated program to address the most pressing problems. And we moved from the first moment to remove the obstacles, and financial and administrative corruption was one of them, and that is why we took the initiative from the first days to pursue it and target its centers and tools wherever they were.  

  

I look forward to helping all benevolent and keen people in state departments and outside them, to stand by the state and its institutions in this confrontation that is no less dangerous than terrorism.  

  

We are determined to rebuild Iraq within a clear vision and a drawn road map based on several stages.  

  

We started the first phase by mobilizing the state's energies towards construction, economic reform and combating poverty, as we clarified in our comprehensive government program in which we set priorities.  

  

The second stage is economic, human, military and security development.  

  

The tribulations and misfortunes that the Iraqi people faced, with all its generous components, increased their faith, and their Iraqi identity is the solid bond that must be adhered to. Sub-identities cannot be a substitute for the national identity and the inclusive Iraqi tent.  

  

Iraq today is an Iraq reconciled with itself, at peace with others, that does not want to harm anyone, nor does it allow anyone to transgress against it.  

  

We look forward to serious work and cooperation with all friendly countries and international organizations. To overcome the common challenges facing the planet in terms of environment, climate, desertification, increasing sand and dust storms, water shortages, high temperatures, increasing pollution and diseases, increasing poverty and poor services.  

  

We are aware of the seriousness of these challenges, and we seek to create partnerships and solidarity among countries to confront them. Iraq opens its arms to every good relationship and partnership in security, economy or environment.  

  

We urgently need to diversify sources of income, and not rely on oil revenues as almost the only source to cover budget expenditures. We must activate agriculture, industry, tourism, trade, and others.  

  

We have drawn up plans to encourage internal and external investment and opened the doors to investors and project owners, within a well-thought-out plan and encouraging opportunities.  

  

The construction and investment movement will need more trained manpower and build more capacities, and we have launched an advanced program in this field called the Leadership Program to help young people gain the necessary expertise and skills without forgetting to build military and security capabilities.  

  

Development can only be achieved through internal and external stability. And internal stability means the rule of law and restricting weapons to the state. We will not accept that there are weapons outside the state’s security and military establishment.  

  

As for external stability, it means building regional and international partnerships. As Iraq's strategic location, regional weight, abundance of resources, and influence in the world economy give it the ability to play a major role commensurate with its real size.  

  

Iraq's good relations with brotherly and friendly countries have paved the way for building bilateral and multilateral partnerships with many countries of the world, and we still have many of these relations ahead of us.  

  

Today, I find an opportunity to launch a comprehensive national campaign for construction, reconstruction and development of services throughout the country. With the help of the people, partners and friends, we will build a strong and capable Iraq for the coming decades, and we will achieve this in our next plans, which we call "Iraq 2050".  

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Al-Sudani: We are determined to rebuild Iraq within a road map based on several stages

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{Politics: Al Furat News} Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani stressed today, Saturday, the need to rebuild Iraq within a clear-cut vision and a drawn road map based on several stages.

In an article published in Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Al-Sudani said: "These days are the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former dictatorial regime, which was the result of decades of oppression, tyranny, mismanagement, and attempts to transgress and attack internally and externally." 

He added, "The time has come to heal the wounds and move towards a prosperous future for a people who deserve all the good," pointing out that "our people are waiting for the renaissance, whose conditions they see available in their country, and we have developed an integrated program to address the most urgent problems, so our move from the first moment was to remove obstacles." 

And he continued, "Since the early days, we have taken the initiative to pursue corruption and target its centers and tools wherever they are. We started the first phase by mobilizing the state's energies towards construction, economic reform, and fighting poverty. The second phase is economic, human, military, and security development." 

He indicated, "We look forward to serious work and cooperation with all friendly countries and international organizations to overcome common challenges," noting that "Iraq opens its arms to every good relationship and partnership in security, economy, or the environment, and we urgently need to diversify sources of income, and not depend on oil revenues." as the sole source. 

And he noted: "We have drawn up plans to encourage internal and external investment, and the construction and investment movement will need more trained manpower and build more capacities." 

He concluded: "Iraq's good relations with brotherly and friendly countries paved the way for building bilateral and multilateral partnerships with many countries of the world, and we still have many of these relations ahead of us." 

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On the twentieth anniversary of the fall of Saddam, Al-Sudani launches the "Iraq 2050" plan

2023-03-18 04:25

 

 

Shafaq News/ The current Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani announced, on Saturday, his intention to launch the "Iraq 2050" plan to rebuild the country and improve services, on the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former regime, following the US invasion in 2003.

 

 

In an article published in Al-Sharq Al-Awsat newspaper, Al-Sudani said, "These days are the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former dictatorial regime, which was the result of decades of oppression, tyranny, mismanagement, and attempts to transgress and assault internally and externally," stressing, "The time has come." To heal the wounds and move towards a prosperous future for a people who deserve all good.”

 

He added, "Our people have been very patient, sacrificed, and offered martyrs in order to liberate people and the land from the filth of terrorism and tyranny. They were able to draft a constitution that made the Iraqi person (man and woman) its main focus, opened the way for building a state of citizenship, and guaranteed the country's sovereignty, independence, and unity."

 

He continued, "Our people are waiting for the renaissance, the conditions of which are available in their country. We do not lack human resources or scientific competencies, nor do we lack natural and unnatural resources, and the geographical location. What we lack is developing scientific plans and practical programs, and implementing them firmly in all fields."

 

And between "we developed an integrated program to address the most urgent problems. We moved from the first moment to remove obstacles, and financial and administrative corruption was one of them, and for this reason we took the initiative from the first days to pursue it and target its centers and tools wherever they are."

 

Al-Sudani affirmed, "I look forward to helping all benevolent and eager people in state departments and outside them, to stand by the state and its institutions in this confrontation that is no less dangerous than terrorism," stressing, "We are determined to rebuild Iraq within a clear-cut vision and a drawn road map based on several pillars." Phase".

 

Al-Sudani also said, "We started the first phase by mobilizing the state's energies towards construction, economic reform and fighting poverty, as we clarified in our comprehensive government program in which we set priorities," noting that "the second phase is economic, human, military and security development."

 

He pointed out that "the ordeals and calamities that the Iraqi people faced, with all its generous components, increased their faith, and that their Iraqi identity is the solid bond that must be adhered to. Sub-identities cannot be a substitute for the national identity and the unifying Iraqi tent."

 

And he stressed that "Iraq today is an Iraq reconciled with itself, at peace with others, that does not want to harm anyone, nor does it allow anyone to attack it."

 

"We look forward to serious work and cooperation with all friendly countries and international organizations to overcome the common challenges facing the planet in terms of environment, climate, desertification, increasing sand and dust storms, water shortages, high temperatures, increasing pollution and diseases, increasing poverty and poor services," he stressed.

 

And between "We are aware of the seriousness of these challenges, and we seek to create partnerships and solidarity among countries to confront them. Iraq opens its arms to every good relationship and partnership in security, economy or environment," adding, "We urgently need to diversify sources of income, and not rely on oil revenues as almost the only source to cover Budget expenditures, and agriculture, industry, tourism, trade, etc. must be activated.

 

He explained, "We have drawn up plans to encourage internal and external investment and opened the doors to investors and project owners, within a well-thought-out plan and encouraging opportunities." To help young people gain the necessary expertise and skills, without forgetting to build military and security capabilities.

 

Al-Sudani believed that "development can only be achieved through internal and external stability. Internal stability means the rule of law and the restriction of weapons to the state. We will not accept that there are weapons outside the state's security and military establishment."

 

As for external stability, Al-Sudani says, it means building regional and international partnerships. As Iraq's strategic location, regional weight, abundance of resources, and influence in the world economy give it the ability to play a major role commensurate with its real size.

 

He pointed out that Iraq's good relations with brotherly and friendly countries paved the way for building bilateral and multilateral partnerships with many countries of the world, and we still have many of these relations ahead of us.

 

He concluded by saying, "Today, I find a favorable opportunity to launch a comprehensive national campaign for construction, reconstruction and development of services in all parts of the country. With the help of the people, partners and friends, we will build a strong and capable Iraq for the coming decades, and we will achieve this in our next plans, which we call "Iraq 2050".

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Al-Sudani talks about the "Iraq 2050" strategy: We will build a strong country

Articles
   

Economy News-Baghdad
Today, Saturday, the Saudi newspaper, Al-Sharq Al-Awsat (based in London), published an article by Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, in which he spoke about the vision of Iraq 2050, referring to the economic and political challenges facing Iraq.

 

Full text of the article:

 

These days we are passing the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former dictatorial regime, including the pains and tragedies that surrounded it, as well as hopes for liberation from oppression and injustice, and a departure towards emancipation and prosperity. The resounding fall of the regime, which took place on such days twenty years ago, was the result of prolonged decades of oppression, tyranny, mismanagement, disregard for the country's capabilities, and underestimation of the Iraqi people and their dignity.

 

The downfall of the regime was an inevitable consequence of the country's management style and its failure to appreciate its strength and the strength of its opponents. Instead of the country embarking on a long-awaited renaissance, it fell into a series of events and problems that countries usually face after emerging from the grip of a reckless authoritarian regime, into a space of freedom and chaos that sometimes reached the point of chaos.

These conditions took a lot of time and destroyed many people's hopes for freedom, salvation and progress. The time has come to heal the wounds and move towards a prosperous future for a brave people who deserve all good. Our people have been very patient, sacrificed their dearest possessions, and offered convoys of martyrs for the sake of liberating people and the land and purifying it from the filth of terrorism and tyranny. 

 

He was able to formulate a constitution for himself that made the Iraqi man (man and woman) his main focus and central goal, and guaranteed his rights to freedom, dignity and equality. The constitution paved the way for building a state of equal citizenship, which must remain our goal, and we strive for it despite the difficulties and challenges. It also guaranteed the country's sovereignty, independence and preservation of its unity.

Our people are waiting for the renaissance, the conditions for which they see are available in their country in the best condition. We do not lack human resources and scientific competencies. We do not lack natural and unnatural wealth, and so does the good land and the eternal rivers; Tigris and Euphrates, and the geographical location, which occupies the most strategic and important locations on the world map. 

 

All of this made Iraq enjoy a special place throughout history, and it was a beacon of science, literature and knowledge for centuries, which was visited by scholars and students of knowledge from all over. The time has come for us to evoke these feats as a powerful impetus towards restoring Iraq's role as a country that stands at the forefront of the world's countries.

This is not just hopes flirting with the imagination, but must be transformed into a tangible reality, and our people are capable of that with God's help. What we lack is scientific plans and practical programmes. And work to implement it strictly and in all areas.

We stand today on the cusp of a new phase that we seek to usher in goodness and prosperity, and we are working hard on that. We have developed an integrated program to address the most pressing problems. And we moved from the first moment to remove the obstacles that hinder the country's movement forward and prevent it from advancing. 

 

One of these main barriers was financial and administrative corruption. That is why we took the initiative, from the early days, to target and pursue it, as part of an integrated plan that we will constantly follow up, and target its centers and tools wherever they are. Here, I look forward to helping all benevolent people in and outside the state's circles, and all those keen to stand by the state and its loyal institutions in this confrontation that is no less dangerous than terrorism.

We are determined to rebuild Iraq within a clear vision and a drawn road map based on several stages. We have started the first phase by mobilizing the state's energies towards construction, economic reform and combating poverty, as we have made clear in our comprehensive government program in which we set priorities. The second stage is economic, human, military and security development.

Despite the great challenges that we face at the internal and external levels, we have the solid will to face the challenges, and the difficult problems and circumstances that our people went through during this period made them more aware and more aware of what really benefits them and sticks to them, and what harms them in terms of conflicts and differences that only lead to failure. and backtracking on all levels.

The tribulations and misfortunes faced by the Iraqi people, with all its noble components, increased their faith. Their Iraqi identity is the solid bond that must be adhered to. It has become clear that the sub-identities, no matter how dignified and respected they are, cannot be a substitute for the national identity and the unifying Iraqi tent. There is no glory except under this tent, and there is no dignity for anyone except that all of Iraq be dignified, preserved and raised among the nations.

Iraq today is an Iraq reconciled with itself and at peace with others. It does not want to harm anyone, nor does it allow anyone to attack it. An Iraq that wants good for all, and seeks for its people to live at the level that befits it. Iraq needs all its citizens without exception, especially in the current battle of construction.

We look forward to serious work and cooperation with all friendly countries and international organizations to overcome the common challenges facing the planet in terms of environment, climate, desertification, increasing sand and dust storms, water shortages, high temperatures, increasing pollution and diseases, increasing poverty and poor services, and other challenges that need To full cooperation between countries to overcome them, especially those challenges that cannot be limited to one place without another and are transboundary in nature. 

 

We are aware of the seriousness of these challenges, and we are fully prepared. Rather, we are striving with all our might to create partnerships and join hands among countries to confront them. Iraq opens its arms to every good relationship and good partnership in security, economy or environment and all these areas.

We urgently need to diversify sources of income, and not rely on oil revenues as almost the only source to cover budget expenditures. Alternatives such as activating agriculture, industry, tourism, trade, and others are necessary.

We have also drawn up plans to encourage internal and external investment and opened the doors to investors and project owners, within a well-thought-out plan and encouraging opportunities. 

 

We are aware that the construction and investment movement will need more technical and trained manpower and build more capacities, and we have launched an advanced program in this field called the Leadership Program to help young people gain the necessary expertise and skills without forgetting to build military and security capabilities.

Development can only be achieved through internal and external stability. Internal stability means the rule of law and the restriction of arms to the state. We will not accept that there are weapons outside the state's security and military establishment. As for external stability, it means building regional and international partnerships. 

 

As Iraq's strategic location, depth, historical legacy, regional weight, abundance of resources, and influence in the world economy, all of this gives it the ability to play a large role commensurate with its true size, and its good relations with brotherly and friendly countries paved the way for it to build bilateral and multilateral partnerships with many countries of the world, and we still have many of these relations.

Finally, I find today a favorable opportunity to launch a comprehensive national campaign for building, reconstruction, and developing services throughout the country. With the help of the people, partners, and friends, we will build a strong and capable Iraq for the coming decades, and we will achieve this in our next plans, which we call "Iraq 2050."

 

 

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Al-Sudani: We are determined to rebuild Iraq with a drawn road map

Iraq  2023/03/19

 

 

 Baghdad: morning

 

Yesterday, Saturday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, expressed the government's determination to rebuild Iraq within a drawn road map based on several stages.

 

In an article published in Asharq Al-Awsat newspaper, the Prime Minister said, "These days are the twentieth anniversary of the fall of the former dictatorial regime, which was the result of decades of oppression, tyranny, mismanagement, and attempts to transcend and assault internally and externally."

 

He added, "It is time to heal the wounds and move towards a prosperous future for a people who deserve all the good," noting, "Our people have been patient and sacrificed a lot and offered martyrs in order to liberate people and the land from the abomination of terrorism and tyranny, and it was also able to draft a constitution that made the Iraqi people (man and woman) its centerpiece." It paves the way for building a state of citizenship, and guarantees the country's sovereignty, independence and unity.

 

And he stated, "Our people are waiting for the renaissance, the conditions of which are available in their country. We do not lack human resources or scientific competencies. We do not lack natural and unnatural resources, and the geographical location. What we lack is developing scientific plans and practical programs, and implementing them firmly in all fields." He added, "We developed an integrated program to address the most urgent problems, and we moved from the first moment to remove obstacles, and financial and administrative corruption was one of them, and that is why we took the initiative from the first days to pursue it and target its centers and tools wherever they are."

 

He stressed "the determination to rebuild Iraq within a clear-cut vision and a drawn road map based on several stages," adding, "We started the first stage by mobilizing the state's energies towards construction, economic reform, and fighting poverty, as we clarified it in our comprehensive government program in which we set priorities. As for the second stage, It is economic, human, military and security development.

 

He pointed out that "Iraq today is an Iraq reconciled with itself, at peace with others, that does not want to harm anyone nor does it allow anyone to transgress against it," expressing his "aspiration to work and serious cooperation with all friendly countries and international organizations; to overcome the common challenges that the planet faces on the planet." Environment, climate, desertification, increasing sand and dust storms, water shortages, high temperatures, increasing pollution and diseases, increasing poverty and poor services.

 

Commenting on the inability of our youth team to get the first place in Asia, the Prime Minister said, in a tweet on Twitter: “Thank you, our youth, for all that you have presented in this tournament. The strength of the teams you face.

 

He added: "We will remain supportive of you because you are the hope of Iraq and its footballing future, and we await your brilliance in the Youth World Cup."