The President of the Republic affirms the development of Iraq’s foreign relations and calls for the approval of the oil and gas law.
Iraqi oilPresident Abdul Latif Rashid affirmed on Tuesday that Iraq’s foreign relations are witnessing positive developments, both with neighboring countries and the international community.
Rashid said in a press statement, “The water issue represents a sovereign and vital issue for Iraq, and it is necessary to strengthen diplomatic relations with neighboring countries, especially Turkey, Iran, and Syria, in order to ensure a fair and sufficient share of water that meets the country’s needs.”
He added, “It is important to work on reforming domestic policies in water resource management,” noting that “it is the responsibility of the federal government and the Kurdistan Region to build strong relations based on cooperation and understanding to achieve the aspirations of all citizens.”
The President continued, “The failure to pass an oil and gas law has contributed to the lack of detailed regulation of oil production, export, and revenue distribution mechanisms.” He explained that “the recent agreement between the federal government and the Kurdistan Region on the oil file is a positive and important step toward building trust, but it requires permanent legal consolidation through the adoption of an oil and gas law, which represents the true guarantee of a stable and sustainable relationship between the two parties.”
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