BAGHDAD / NINA /- Iraqi newspapers published today highlighted Baghdad’s diplomatic efforts to ease regional tensions and the government’s determination to combat corruption.
Al-Sabah reported that Iraq is leading an intensive diplomatic initiative during the Arab League foreign ministers’ meetings in Cairo, seeking a new approach to de-escalating regional tensions.
Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein said Iraq is proposing practical and direct dialogue mechanisms involving key regional parties. His meetings with Gulf and Arab foreign ministers focused on establishing sustainable channels for de-escalation, particularly amid the ongoing war and developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Hussein said Iraq has put forward new diplomatic frameworks, including a “6+2” dialogue format bringing together the Gulf Cooperation Council states, Iran and Iraq. Baghdad has also proposed expanded coordination meetings involving the Gulf states, Iraq and the United States.
The Iraqi initiative also addresses the economic consequences of rising regional tensions, with discussions focusing on ways to overcome the economic pressures caused by the deteriorating security environment.
The UN General Assembly meetings in New York this September are expected to provide an important opportunity to further develop these proposals and translate them into practical steps.
On bilateral relations, Hussein said preparations are underway for Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani to visit Cairo, following an invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, as part of efforts to strengthen the strategic partnership between Iraq and Egypt.
The diplomatic activity was also marked by the opening of the “Iraq” building at the headquarters of the Arab League, funded by the Iraqi government, as a symbol of Baghdad’s renewed regional role and its efforts to promote Arab unity.
Al-Zawraa, published by the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate, highlighted President Nizar Amedi’s call to preserve Iraq’s religious and social diversity.
During a meeting with a delegation representing the Sabian Mandaean community, Amedi stressed the importance of strengthening coexistence and fraternity among Iraq’s communities, protecting the rights of all citizens and ensuring that the Sabian Mandaeans can freely and safely practice their religious rituals.
The delegation welcomed the president’s attention to their community and reaffirmed its commitment to Iraq and to contributing to state-building and public service.
Meanwhile, Sawt Al-Qalam reported that Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi reaffirmed the government’s commitment to combating corruption, stressing that there would be no leniency or favoritism toward corrupt officials.
Al-Zaidi called on parliament to fully exercise its oversight role in supporting government reforms and the fight against corruption. He also stressed the need to enact legislation required to complete the government program, including a law establishing the Food and Drug Authority.
The prime minister further pledged continued financial allocations for vital and strategic projects whose completion rates have exceeded 80%, as well as increased budget allocations to meet farmers’ financial entitlements.
In a separate directive, Al-Zaidi instructed the Ministry of Finance to include job or contract positions for long-standing graduates in the draft federal budget, based on the actual staffing needs of ministries and government institutions./ End





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