Baghdad:The Speaker of Parliament, Haibat al-Halbousi, has affirmed his support for the Christian community in Iraq, emphasizing his commitment to backing all efforts aimed at ensuring their rights. This statement was made during a meeting on Monday.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting involved Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi and the Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch, His Beatitude Ignatius Joseph III Younan, along with a delegation accompanying him. Also present was Rami Joseph Aghajan, the Head of the Endowment Bureau for Christian, Yazidi, and Sabean-Mandaean Religions.

The discussions focused on the situation of the Christian community in Iraq and included topics such as facilitating the return of displaced persons and migrants to their original areas. The meeting also explored ways to address the various issues and challenges faced by the community.

Al-Halbousi reiterated his support for the Christian community, emphasizing his backing for efforts to ensure their rights and enhance their stability. He recognized the community as an indigenous component and an essential part of the Iraqi national fabric.