Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah heads the state delegation to the "Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership"
Saud bin Saqr: The UAE's support is firm for a stable and prosperous Iraq
Saud bin Saqr affirmed that the UAE's approach is consistent in continuing to work towards achieving peace and spreading a culture of tolerance and coexistence among peoples.
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Yesterday, His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, headed the country's delegation to the "Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership", whose second session was hosted by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, where His Highness affirmed the support of the United Arab Emirates for all efforts concerned with achieving security and stability. And prosperity for Iraq and its people, and in the face of foreign interference in its internal affairs, and attempts to undermine its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity, stressing that the stability of Iraq is the stability of the entire region, and the strengthening of its security.
His Highness said, in a statement on the occasion of his participation at the head of the country's delegation at the "Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership", which began its second session yesterday in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, that the approach of the United Arab Emirates is consistent in continuing to work towards achieving peace and spreading a culture of tolerance, moderation and coexistence. between peoples, renouncing violence, extremism and hatred, in addition to giving priority to the language of dialogue, reason, diplomacy and political solutions between countries, as well as focusing on the human dimension and building bridges of communication and understanding.
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi stressed the need for Arab and regional action and coordination for a stable region and a prosperous future.
His Highness referred to the efforts of the Iraqi government in organizing the first Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership and its success, which is an important step for Iraq's return to its aspired natural role in its Arab and regional environment. There is no doubt that the high regional and international presence of the past conference expresses the interest of the region and the entire world in supporting Iraq. And stand by him during this pivotal stage he is going through.
His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi expressed his hope that the outputs of the first conference would be built on, strengthen cooperation with Iraq, stand by it to face all the challenges it faces, and support its efforts in achieving economic development and reconstruction, which will reflect positively on Iraq and its people.
His Highness indicated that the conference, in its second edition, constitutes an opportunity to discuss the challenges and difficulties facing Iraq, and affect the security and stability of the region, stressing that we believe that the continuation of dialogue and communication between the countries of the region, and the integration and concerted joint efforts is the best way towards a prosperous future for Iraq and the region.
His Highness expressed his thanks and appreciation to the sisterly Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan and the Republic of Iraq, and the friendly Republic of France, for the efforts made in preparing and coordinating the organization of the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which comes as a continuation of the first conference held in Baghdad in August 2021.
His Highness the Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, head of the state delegation, had arrived at the Hussein Bin Talal International Conference Center, where he was received by King Abdullah II, and His Highness conveyed to the King of Jordan the greetings of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, and his wishes for the work of This conference is a success in enhancing cooperation and joint action to provide the necessary support to brotherly Iraq in facing the various challenges it is witnessing, appreciating the efforts of his brother, King Abdullah II in this regard.
In turn, King Abdullah II, in his opening speech to the second session of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, emphasized Iraq's pivotal role in the region, and in converging views to enhance regional cooperation, noting that the convening of the conference confirms everyone's determination to work with the Iraqi government and people for more progress. of prosperity and integration.
He considered that the conference represents an opportunity to build on the outcomes of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held during the past year, and reaffirms the participants' support for Iraq's efforts to continue its path towards development and prosperity, and to enhance its security, stability and respect for its sovereignty.
He pointed out that the conference is taking place at a time when the region is facing security and political crises, and the challenges of food, water and health security, in addition to the need to secure energy supplies and supply chains, and deal with the repercussions of climate change.
King Abdullah stressed Jordan's belief in the region's need for stability, just and comprehensive peace, and regional cooperation, especially in the economic and development fields, and addressing issues of poverty and unemployment, indicating that facing common challenges requires collective action, the positive effects of which our peoples can see.
In the conclusion of his speech, he said that the challenges facing us are many, and they are getting more complicated, but we also believe that this conference is convened in order to serve our common interests, to ensure the security, prosperity and stability of Iraq, because it is a cornerstone of our region, and we look forward to continuing to work with you to deepen our partnerships in the service of our peoples.
For his part, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia' al-Sudani, said in his speech during the conference that the idea of establishing the Baghdad conference stems from Iraq's desire to establish and strengthen the bases of cooperation and partnership with neighboring and friendly countries.
He added, “We are meeting today in Amman, and we hope to move towards strengthening the process of relations between our countries in various fields, and to develop their pace in a way that contributes to establishing the foundations of stability and development in the region, and opens a wide field for avenues of dialogue and discussion to exchange views and deepen concepts.”
For his part, French President Emmanuel Macron affirmed his country's commitment to supporting Iraq's security and sovereignty.
In a speech delivered during the conference, the French President said that the participating countries all seek to establish security and stability in Iraq and the region, stressing everyone's commitment to balanced relations with Iraq.
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