Iraqi, Estonian Presidents Declare Deepening Bilateral Relations
Iraq 11:03 AM - 2024-01-17Presidents of Iraq and Estonia
The President of
the Republic of Iraq, Abdullatif Jamal Rashid, has stated that Iraq intends to
strengthen bilateral cooperation with Estonia in the areas of economy,
environment, agriculture, and renewable energy.
At a joint press conference with the
Estonian President on Tuesday at Baghdad Palace, President Rashid thanked
Estonian military advisors for their contribution to the training of Iraqi
forces within the multinational force. Iraq is now looking for investment
opportunities as a result of the security and stability it has achieved in
recent years.
His Excellency encouraged
Estonian companies to work in Iraq and contribute to the country’s development
and construction.
President Rashid strongly condemns
any attack on Iraqi territory, emphasizing that such acts of aggression are a
flagrant violation of international law and the principles of good
neighborliness.
"We condemn the attacks that
occurred several hours ago in Erbil and other parts of Kurdistan, resulting in
the deaths of innocent civilians," he stated.
Regarding regional developments,
President Rashid reiterated his opposition to the ongoing aggression against
the Gaza Strip and other Palestinian territories. He called for an immediate
and unconditional end to the war and the entry of urgent humanitarian aid to
help those affected by this barbaric aggression. He reaffirmed Iraq's steadfast
position on the Palestinian issue, as well as the Palestinian people's right to
an independent state on their lands, with Jerusalem as its capital.
Estonian President Alar Karis thanked
President of the Republic of Iraq Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid for the warm
welcome, saying, "It is an honor to be the first Estonian president to
visit Iraq."
President Karis stated that the
Iraqis have a "special place in the hearts of the Estonian people."
He acknowledged Iraq's long history
of culture and civilization, as well as the sacred texts and sciences that
originated there.
"We have active bilateral
relations with Iraq, and Iraq is one of our most important international
partners," he said, adding that Estonia has contributed significantly to
the establishment of security and stability in Iraq and the Middle East.
"We made sacrifices in this
regard," he explained.
President Karis expressed his
pleasure at witnessing firsthand the Iraqi security forces' efforts to maintain
the country's security and stability. He acknowledged that Iraq now enjoys more
peace, stability, and prosperity than it did previously. He stated that Iraqi
stability is critical to regional stability and reaffirmed his country's
support.
President Karis also condemned all
forms of terrorism as a serious threat to global peace and security. Killing
innocent people and spreading terror will not lead to international peace and
stability. Estonia, he said, stands alongside Iraq in the fight against
terrorism, and it has assisted Iraq through the international coalition and the
EU.
"We discussed both the
challenges facing Europe and the Middle East, as well as the humanitarian
situation in Gaza, which is of great concern to all of us," said Estonia's
President, adding that, by international law and United Nations resolutions,
Estonia supports international efforts to end the fighting and resolve the
humanitarian crisis. "We also discussed the Russian-Ukrainian war,
emphasizing the importance of working toward peace so that everyone can live in
peace and prosper," he said.
PUKMEDIA /
Iraqi Presidency
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