Amidi: President Nizar Amidi affirmed that “there is no security in the region without the security and stability of Iraq.” Speaking at the Eighth Baghdad Dialogue Conference, the President stated, “The international coalition came at Iraq’s request to confront ISIS, and now we no longer need it, as it will withdraw on September 30th.”

According to National Iraqi News Agency, President Amidi further elaborated on Iraq’s stance regarding its sovereignty and regional relations. He emphasized that Iraq would not allow its territory to be used for attacks on other countries and stressed the need for dialogue and understanding with armed factions to achieve a national Iraqi solution for disarming them.

President Amidi also highlighted Iraq’s approach to international diplomacy, stating that the nation speaks frankly with all countries under the principle of “Iraq First.” He mentioned discussions with the Speaker of the Iranian Parliament, conveying messages to Iran about reviewing bilateral relations. Additionally, Amidi addressed the presence of Turkish forces in northern Iraq, expressing the country’s desire to establish peace with both Turkey and the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK).