Cairo: Iraq's Prime Minister Mohammad Al-Sudani said on Saturday his country has endorsed dialogue and balance to overcome international and regional challenges. During his speech while opening the Baghdad International Dialogue conference, Al-Sudani affirmed that abiding by the policy of balance was a stressful challenge and a difficult choice with which his government faced many unrealistic proposals devoid of responsibility.
According to Kuwait News Agency, despite these challenges, Iraq announced its approval of this policy, refraining from alignment with any particular axis while engaging with all efforts aimed at preventing the spread of conflicts. Al-Sudani emphasized that Baghdad maintains its principled positions on key international issues, with the Palestinian cause being a primary concern.
He highlighted that his government has successfully initiated and encouraged closer dialogue with countries, notably Saudi Arabia and Iran. The prime minister also called for enhancing trade, cultural, and economic exchanges with neighboring, sisterly, and friendly countries, identifying these relationships as vital for building civilization and enhancing the value of natural resources.
During discussions with key international actors and engagements at the UN and other global forums, Al-Sudani noted that it has become evident that the international system "is incapable of fulfilling its duties." The two-day conference is organized by the Iraqi Institute for Dialogue, themed "Communication for Development and Regional Stability," with participation from a large number of researchers and interested parties from Iraq and beyond.