Sudani receives Trump’s envoy in Baghdad… Numerous issues on the table

Outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani stressed to US President’s envoy to Syria Thomas Barak on Thursday evening the importance of Damascus’s security for Baghdad and the region, while Barak expressed his country’s appreciation for the Iraqi position regarding the recent developments in Syria .

This came during Al-Sudani’s reception of Barak in Baghdad, where they discussed the situation in the region and developments in the Syrian arena, according to a statement received by Shafaq News Agency .

According to the statement, the Prime Minister stressed the importance of security in Syria for Iraq and the region, and the need for cooperation to establish stability and ensure the unity of Syrian territory .

Al-Sudani also pointed out, according to the statement, “the constructive partnership between Iraq and the United States in the field of combating terrorism, establishing the foundations of economic cooperation, sustainable development, and supporting bilateral and regional efforts for prosperity in Iraq and the region .”

The statement quoted Barak as conveying to the Prime Minister “the appreciation of the American President for the Iraqi government’s efforts in supporting stability in the region and managing Iraq’s positions during this sensitive period .”

The statement added that the US envoy “praised the steps taken by the Sudanese government and the performance of the Iraqi security forces in combating terrorism, and Iraq’s openness to international investments and the establishment of economic interdependence, which constituted an important factor for stability .”

Following the meeting, the US envoy posted a message on the “X” platform, which read: “On behalf of the US President and Secretary of State Rubio, we are honored to extend our sincere thanks to the Iraqi government for its outstanding leadership within the international coalition to defeat ISIS, and for its continued willingness to contribute to protecting the international community from the ongoing threat posed by ISIS detainees .”

He added that “Iraq’s vital contributions to promoting stability in Syria, and in the entire region, are indispensable, reflecting a firm commitment to collective security and paving the way for a more peaceful, prosperous and united future for all our neighbors .”

Shafaq.com