INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
2023-02-27T14:06:34.000000 Z Share fontEnable Reading ModeA-AA+Shafaq News/ The Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid stated his country now is
at peace, democratic and intent on reconstructing economic life.Rashid informed The Associated Press on Sunday that after overcoming the
difficulties of the past two decades, Iraq is all set to focus on improving everyday life for its individuals
Those difficulties consisted of years of resistance to foreign soldiers, violence in between Sunnis and Shiites, and attacks by Islamic
State group extremists who when controlled big areas, including Iraqs second-largest city, Mosul
Peace and security is all over the nation, and I would be really thankful if you will report that and stress on that, rather of providing a
still (as) a battle zone, which a lot of media still do, Rashid informed AP.Rashid likewise asserted that the majority of Iraqis think the
2003 invasion of Saddam-ruled Iraq by the United States and its allies was needed because of the previous dictators cruelty
He said he thinks most Iraqis, including all sections of the society, the Kurds, the Sunni, the Christian, the Shiites, they were all
versus Saddam and appreciate that the U.S
and its allies came to save Iraq
Obviously certain things did not work out as we hoped
Nobody anticipated Daesh (the Islamic State group) and nobody expected automobile bombs, he stated
It should have been managed right from the beginning
It must have been studied and planned out right from the start
I think the misconception was that as soon as Saddam is removed, Iraq becomes paradise
The Iraqi President explained to AP.The truth proved more difficult, he said, however it hasnt compromised Iraqs commitment to democracy
Even if you have conflicts and if we have arguments, its far better to have freedom and democracy rather than a dictatorship, he
said.Rashid acknowledged there are still conflicts but prompted Iraqis, particularly the more youthful generation, to be patient and have
We do not have much option however to cohabit ..
and let our democratic election occur to represent our values, stated Rashid, a veteran Kurdish politician and previous water minister
after Saddams ouster.Concerning the Bahghdad ties with neighbotring nations, Rashid described that improving relations with next-door
neighbors consisting of Iran, Syria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Jordan is a source of strength for IraqHe kept in mind with pride that
Iraq hosted a Mideast meeting of senior Arab lawmakers on Saturday and expressed the countrys determination to continue working as an
arbitrator in now-stalled talks in between regional competitors Iran and Saudi Arabia.Rashid likewise promised to take a tough line on
I admit, we did have and we still have some problems with corruption, but the federal government is extremely serious (about combating it),
Rashid stated to AP, including that the government and the reserve bank are taking steps to control transfers out of the nation to prevent
money laundering.Economically, he stated, Iraq is concentrating on restoring market and farming harmed by years of dispute, and establishing
its natural gas reserves so as not to be based on buying gas from neighboring countries-- significantly Iran
Iraq economically is in a sound position and probably is one of the nations in the world which (does not have) a deficit in our budget plan,
