Baghdad:Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi has reiterated his administration’s dedication to facilitating the return of displaced persons and migrants eager to come back to Iraq. This commitment was emphasized during a meeting held on Monday with Mar Ignatius Joseph III, the Patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church in Iraq and the world, along with his delegation.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussions during the meeting centered around the situation of Christians in Iraq and the broader region. Efforts to enable the return of displaced individuals and migrants to their homelands were a key focus, alongside addressing various issues concerning this integral social group.

The Prime Minister highlighted that the government is actively working to create favorable conditions for returnees, who are eligible under the “Homeland” initiative to receive residential land plots. Additionally, Al-Zaidi instructed that processes be simplified for issuing the unified national card to Iraqis living abroad.

His Beatitude the Patriarch expressed appreciation for the government’s efforts to tackle the challenges faced by Iraqis abroad and to provide essential resources to support the return of displaced individuals. He offered prayers for Iraq’s continued security, stability, peace, and harmony.