Iraq has regained its natural status in the international community and in its relations with neighboring countries. It currently chairs the Arab Summit and the Group of 77 and China, in addition to playing an active role in international and regional organizations.

.Iraq is preparing to hold its sixth parliamentary elections in the coming weeks, continuing the peaceful transfer of power and the building of constitutional institutions—an inspiring model in our region.

.With the support of its friends, Iraq has triumphed over one of the most dangerous terrorist threats the world has witnessed. Today, it is working to erase all traces of that brutal campaign, relying on national unity and development plans to heal the past.

Iraq continues its efforts to return displaced persons to their original areas after liberation from terrorism. This requires international support to rebuild liberated regions and reassure communities that suffered genocide, enslavement, and displacement—such as the Yazidis, Christians, and others.

Iraq is pursuing sustainable economic and social development by investing its vast potential, aiming to reduce reliance on oil and diversify the economy through agriculture, industry, and renewable energy.

.Iraq offers significant investment opportunities in water, electricity, and infrastructure projects. It invites all countries to enter fruitful partnerships and calls on the international community to cooperate in recovering Iraq’s smuggled funds abroad.

.Iraq successfully conducted its first population census in decades, revealing a population exceeding 46 million with an annual growth of one million. This presents both opportunities and challenges.

.Iraq is among the countries most affected by climate change, facing desertification, water scarcity, and increasing dust storms—posing existential threats.

Iraq is addressing climate challenges by developing renewable energy projects, improving water management, reducing carbon emissions, and expanding green spaces.

Iraq emphasizes the principle of “common but differentiated responsibilities” in confronting climate change, especially regarding the decline of water resources in transboundary rivers.

While acknowledging the impact of climate change and population growth on water availability, Iraq calls on Turkey and Iran to avoid harming Iraq, through which the Tigris and Euphrates rivers flow from north to south.

The killing, starvation, displacement, and destruction faced by Palestinian civilians is a disgrace to humanity and must be stopped immediately.

Iraq reiterates its call for a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue by activating UN resolutions and enabling the Palestinian people to build their independent state.

.Iraq condemns the attacks by the Zionist entity on countries in the region—including Syria, Lebanon, and most recently Qatar—as aggressive violations of international law and UN charters.

Iraq renews its demand for a Middle East free of weapons of mass destruction while recognizing the right of all nations to develop peaceful nuclear energy. It calls for international oversight of all nuclear facilities in the region, including those of the Zionist entity.

Iraq affirms its commitment to supporting Syria’s stability and territorial integrity, preventing any violations of its sovereignty, and enhancing cooperation in various sectors, especially in counterterrorism. It also urges the Syrian government to respect pluralism and peaceful coexistence among its people.

Iraq firmly rejects the unauthorized use of its airspace in military operations by conflicting parties in the region, considering it a violation of sovereignty and a threat to national security and civilian lives. It demands that all parties respect Iraq’s sovereignty.

.Iraq welcomes all diplomatic efforts to resume and succeed in dialogue between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the international community, aiming for an agreement that guarantees Iran’s right to develop a peaceful nuclear program in line with international treaties and obligations.

Iraq fully supports the peace process in Turkey and the initiative by the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) to lay down arms. It looks forward to establishing a political and legal framework that allows for peaceful political participation for all in Turkey.

Since 2003 and over the past two decades, Iraq has maintained a principled stance of good neighborliness with the State of Kuwait, working to strengthen bilateral relations and resolve all outstanding issues stemming from the actions of the former dictatorial regime.