Iraq affirms its commitment to protecting neighboring countries; the government pledges to prevent any threat emanating from its territory

Baghdad, Iraq – The Iraqi Prime Minister affirmed the government’s commitment to preventing any transgressions or threats emanating from Iraqi territory against neighboring countries. He emphasized that Iraq’s security and the stability of the region are contingent upon respecting the sovereignty of nations and preventing the use of Iraqi territory to harm any party.

The Prime Minister explained that security and military forces are continuing to implement stringent measures to control the borders and pursue any entities attempting to exploit Iraqi territory to carry out acts that threaten the security of neighboring countries. He further affirmed that Baghdad adopts a policy based on strengthening regional security and maintaining balanced relations with all countries.

He noted that the government is working in coordination with security institutions to ensure the enforcement of state sovereignty over all Iraqi territory. Moreover, it is working to prevent any illegal activities that could escalate tensions in the region. He also affirmed that Iraq refuses to be a launching pad for any hostile acts or an arena for settling regional conflicts.

He added that Baghdad continues to support dialogue and diplomacy as the primary means of resolving disputes. He also emphasized the commitment to international agreements and the principles of good neighborliness, which contribute to consolidating regional stability and protecting shared interests. These statements come amid rapidly evolving security developments in the region. Furthermore, Iraq is making intensive efforts to maintain internal security and strengthen cooperation with neighboring countries to prevent any escalation that could affect the stability of the entire region.