Iraq reaffirms pledge to prevent attacks on neighboring countries from its territory

Iraq reaffirms pledge to prevent attacks on neighboring countries from its territory

BAGHDAD: Iraq will not allow its territory to be used as a launchpad or transit route for attacks against neighboring or friendly countries, Iraqi Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Ali Falih Al-Zaidi has reiterated.

A statement issued by the prime minister’s media office said Al-Zaidi made the remarks during an emergency meeting convened to review regional security developments. The pledge underlines the government’s commitment to regional stability and good-neighborly relations.

Al-Zaidi stressed the need to prevent any security threat or violation originating from Iraqi territory and said a joint security committee should be formed to address emerging challenges and develop measures to prevent similar incidents from recurring.

The statement said the prime minister also instructed security agencies to enforce the law, strengthen security and stability, and carry out their responsibilities in safeguarding Iraq’s sovereignty while reinforcing the principles of good-neighborly relations. It added that Iraqi armed forces remained fully prepared to thwart any attempt targeting neighboring countries within Iraq’s regional environment.