Baghdad: The head of the Iraqi Jurists Union, Qasim Ta'ma Jawda, extended his congratulations to jurists across Iraq on the occasion of Iraqi Jurists' Day. In his statement, Jawda highlighted the importance of this annual event, celebrated on March 9th, as a day to recognize and honor the vital role that jurists play in the nation's development, governance, and the upholding of justice.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Jawda emphasized that jurists are not just employees fulfilling job duties but are integral to safeguarding state institutions and upholding the rule of law. He noted that jurists are crucial in protecting public funds, preserving the rights of the state and its institutions, and ensuring the integrity of legal and administrative processes. Their contributions are essential in maintaining a stable legal system.

Jawda further elaborated that the influence of legal professionals extends across various sectors and institutions within the state. The term "legal professionals" encompasses a wide range of roles, including judges, public prosecutors, university professors, ministers with legal expertise, legal department employees in state institutions, lawyers, investigating officers, and all members of the Iraqi Lawyers Union. These professionals form an integrated system committed to justice and the establishment of laws.

He concluded by asserting that Iraqi Lawyers' Day serves as a reminder of the contributions and sacrifices of legal professionals. It underscores the necessity of having competent and dedicated legal personnel to achieve a state built on institutional foundations, highlighting their role in serving both the state and society with integrity and professionalism.