Baghdad Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi affirmed: “We have avoided the abyss, which Iraq was deteriorating towards it, as a result of the events of the fall of 2019, but the challenges we face remain strong.”

Al-Kadhimi said in an interview with the Italian newspaper, “La Repubblica,” “ISIS still poses a threat, and is trying to gather its ranks, but the terrorists are no longer able to obtain geographical incubators. We directed important strikes against them and killed many of their leaders, noting that “our intelligence cooperation with our allies has become more effective, and we have asked Italy to remain in the front line in training our forces.”

He added, “Iraq is ready to strengthen military cooperation with Italy, in the field of training and work development in the fight against corruption, money laundering, organized crime and mafias.”

He continued, “We have asked the Americans and Iranians to refrain from settling their scores in Iraq. For years, we have been an arena for collision and conflict, and we must choose the path of political dialogue to resolve differences, and everyone will benefit from the fruits of the truce.”

Al-Kadhimi said, “We are communicating with the administration of President Biden, and I believe that we will be able to move towards a stage of regional dialogue,” adding, “We want Iraq to be one of the countries that successfully manage crises, and not one of those countries that cause or are affected by them.”

Al-Kadhimi stressed, “The agreement between Iran and the United States is very important, and it is decisive for the region, and I believe that it is achievable.” Added “Success in the Vienna negotiations will positively affect the region, as well as serve the stability of Iraq.”

Source: National Iraqi News Agency