Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani affirmed: "Friendship, not enmity, guarantees our country's stability, growth, and prosperity." According to National Iraqi News Agency, this statement underscores the importance of fostering amicable relations both domestically and internationally to ensure a stable and prosperous future for Iraq. Al-Sudani highlighted the need for collaboration and understanding among different sectors of society and with international partners to achieve these goals.