With the entry of the new Iraqi government to its second week of work officially, after naming the new ministers, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein confirmed that his country is providing external interference in its affairs.
He rejected Turkish and Iranian intrusions in his country in an interview with Al-Arabiya/Al-Hadath today, Tuesday, emphasising that they are undesirable.
He did, however, make it plain that Baghdad wants to resolve the issues with Iran and Turkey through discussion.
He also added: “We refuse that Iraq be an arena for regional and international conflicts and said that the government wants to continue to improve Iraq’s relations with neighboring countries, noting that the country’s message is a message of peace and solidarity to face challenges.
He said that the Iraqi issue will be a major topic at the Arab summit taking place today in Algeria. He emphasised that the decisions made at this meeting will not interfere with Iraq.
Regarding the relationship with Saudi Arabia, he stressed that the Kingdom is an important Gulf country and Baghdad’s relationship with it is very important, adding that the government is seeking to preserve it.
Additionally, he emphasised that while his nation is devoted to the strategic alliance with the United States of America, it disagrees with Washington on its foreign policy toward its neighbours.
He clarified that some forces were aiming for internal armed turmoil in Iraq.
He further emphasised that Prime Minister Muhammad Al-Sudani will take extra precautions to safeguard governmental and diplomatic institutions.
Regarding the relationship with Kurdistan, he emphasised that a complete agreement on a number of issues, including the connection between Erbil and Baghdad, was reached prior to the establishment of the government. We decided to address every issue facing the Kurdistan area, including the oil and security issues.
Iraqi Foreign Policy: We reject serving as a theatre for regional conflicts
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