Publish Date: 1 December 2022 - 18:40

Ammar al-Hakim: Iraq should not become a threat crossing to neighbors

Baghdad, IRNA- The Leader of the National Wisdom Movement of Iraq, Seyyed Ammar al-Hakim in a meeting with US ambassador to Iraq Alina Romanowski here on Thursday said his country is seriously seeking not to become a threat crossing or pose any menace to the security and stability of its neighbors.

During the meeting, the two sides also reviewed the latest political developments in Iraq and the region.

Hakim and Romanowski also discussed the way for expansion Baghdad-Washington relations.

Hakim also emphasized the significance of fostering solidity in Iraq as one of the main pillars of security and stability in the region.

He also described the regional, extra-regional and parliamentary support, security stability, and increasing Iraq's financial income as important factors which pave the way for triumph of the new Iraqi government headed by Mohammad Shia al-Sudani.

Hakim, once again, emphasized Iraq's desire to establish balanced relations with all parties based on the principle of sovereignty and realization of national interests.

He also stressed the need for Iraq's participation in several issues including tackling climate change, combating desertification and implementing economic reforms.

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