Baghdad:President of the Republic, Nizar Amedi, highlighted the importance of preserving Iraq’s diverse society as a means to enrich its cultural and social identity. He emphasized that this diversity plays a crucial role in strengthening national unity and safeguarding the rights and freedoms of all citizens.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, President Amedi made these remarks during a meeting at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad with His Beatitude Patriarch Mar Ignatius Youssef III Younan, Syriac Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, who was accompanied by a delegation.

During the meeting, President Amedi underscored that Iraq’s diversity serves as a valuable source of cultural and social enrichment. He noted that maintaining this diversity is vital for social cohesion and the protection of citizens’ freedom to practice their religious beliefs, while ensuring their right to live in dignity and security.

He further asserted that Iraqis, irrespective of their religious affiliations or diverse social backgrounds, are equal partners in nation-building and in enriching Iraq’s cultural heritage. Their contributions across various fields demonstrate their strong connection to Iraq’s history and their pivotal role in shaping the country’s present and future.

Patriarch Younan expressed gratitude for the President’s dedication to promoting fraternity and peaceful coexistence among Iraqis. He praised efforts to strengthen the bonds among the diverse components of Iraqi society and to cultivate a deeper sense of national belonging.