Iraqi President Emphasises Economic Diversification, Combating Corruption at Delphi Forum Slemani

Iraqi Presidency

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi.

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi participated on Saturday in the Delphi Economic Forum in Sulaymaniyah, where he stressed that, within a remarkably short period, the event has evolved into a vibrant platform for dialogue among political, economic, and intellectual leaders from around the world. 

He noted that its success reflects growing international recognition of Iraq’s potential role in building bridges of dialogue and fostering understanding among societies, thereby contributing to greater opportunities for growth, stability, and regional integration.

The following is the full text of the President’s speech:

It is a pleasure to join you today at the second edition of the Delphi Sulaymaniyah Forum.

Allow me at the outset to express my gratitude to the organisers for their kind invitation to participate in and address this distinguished gathering, which, within a relatively short period of time, has established itself as a vibrant platform for dialogue among leaders in politics, economics, and intellectual thought from across the world.

My appreciation also goes to Sulaymaniyah for once again hosting this important international event and for providing a venue that brings together diverse perspectives in pursuit of constructive dialogue.

The success of this forum serves as further evidence of the growing international recognition of the role Iraq can play in building and strengthening bridges of dialogue, fostering greater understanding among societies, and bringing nations closer together. This is particularly significant in our region, which continues to face complex challenges and risks, even as its peoples and leaders seek to expand opportunities for growth, stability, and integration.

Against this backdrop, Iraq continues to advance efforts aimed at developing its capabilities and reinforcing its position as an attractive destination for investment and development projects. In parallel, the Iraqi Government is working to ensure that the country remains a secure, stable, and reliable environment for international companies and capital.

As part of these efforts, we have welcomed and commended the decisions taken by a number of armed factions to cooperate in ensuring that the state alone retains the legitimate authority to bear arms. Dialogue and understanding in this regard remain ongoing, with the objective of strengthening security and stability and creating conditions conducive to reconstruction and development.

These initiatives come at a time when the world—and our region in particular—is experiencing profound geopolitical and economic transformations that have the potential to generate unprecedented challenges to international peace and stability.

From our perspective in Iraq, stability is no longer merely a domestic aspiration; it has become an essential foundation for sustainable development at the national, regional, and global levels.

For this reason, practical and productive dialogue has never been more important. It remains an indispensable tool for addressing challenges, mitigating risks, and fostering common ground among nations and societies.

At the same time, we recognize that the challenges confronting Iraq must not impede our determination to improve the well-being of our people and expand opportunities for growth and prosperity. While these challenges place significant responsibilities upon the government, they are by no means insurmountable.

Foremost among them are the economic and financial challenges that require sustained and decisive action. This necessitates diversifying sources of national income, reducing dependence on a rentier economy, stimulating investment, strengthening a secure and investor-friendly environment, and confronting corruption with resolve by dismantling its networks and eliminating its causes without hesitation or compromise.

Achieving these objectives requires the concerted efforts of all state institutions, and it is our hope that the executive, legislative, and judicial authorities will continue to work together in pursuit of this shared national responsibility.

In closing, ladies and gentlemen, I wish the second edition of the Delphi Sulaymaniyah Forum every success in its deliberations and outcomes.

My sincere wishes for greater opportunities for peace, development, and cooperation among nations.



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