Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani affirmed that developing Al-Rashid Street is a priority for reviving Baghdad’s heritage identity. A statement by the Prime Minister’s Media Office indicated that Prime Minister Al-Sudani chaired a meeting on Sunday regarding the development and rehabilitation of the second phase of Al-Rashid Street, which extends from Al-Rasafi Square to the beginning of Abu Nawas Street. The meeting was attended by the Mayor of Baghdad, the Governor of the Central Bank, and a number of advisors and relevant officials.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, during the meeting, the steps for the second phase of Al-Rashid Street’s rehabilitation, covering approximately 3.5 kilometers, were reviewed. This phase begins at Maarouf Al-Rasafi Square and extends to the new Italian Hospital, in addition to the rehabilitation of 183 government and private buildings.

The meeting discussed mechanisms for addressing the administrative and technical obstacles related to the project, as well as the plan for developing the Al-Bataween area, in a way that will make Baghdad comparable to the world’s leading tourist capitals.

The Prime Minister directed that efforts continue at the same pace as the completion of the first section of Al-Rashid Street, and that the experiences and expertise gained be utilized to complete the second section, noting that the rehabilitation and development work reflects the government’s great interest in Baghdad’s historical and heritage sites.

The Prime Minister also emphasized the importance of the rehabilitation of Al-Rashid Street to the Iraqi people. They expressed their joy at the completion of the first phase of the project, emphasizing the priority of proceeding with the completion of projects in historical sites in the capital, Baghdad, and gradually expanding these projects to other areas.