Iraqi PM affirms Iraq’s commitment to protecting diplomatic missions
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, on a phone call. Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, confirmed on Monday Iraq’s commitment to protecting military advisors and diplomatic missions working in Iraq in accordance with international laws and agreements.
Al-Sudani’s remarks took place during a phone call with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Affairs, David Cameron, according to a statement cited by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The discussion between the two sides addressed ways to strengthen relations between both countries as well as the political and security situation in the region and the latest developments in the Palestinian issue.
Al-Sudani emphasized that the Iraqi government is serious about prosecuting perpetrators of attacks against diplomatic missions and international coalition forces.
The Iraqi Prime Minister said that the ongoing Israeli aggression in Gaza will destabilize security in the region and the world, especially with the killing of innocent civilians in Gaza, which is a clear violation of international and humanitarian laws.
Al-Sudani’s statement comes two days after a missile bombardment targeted the US Embassy inside the Green Zone in central Baghdad.
Al-Sudani also indicated that the permanent members of the UN Security Council should have supported the call for a ceasefire presented by the UN Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, to the UN Security Council.
Guterres activated Article 99 of the UN Charter, which says that the secretary general may bring to the attention of the Security Council any matter that, in his opinion, may threaten the maintenance of international peace and security.
The 15-member UN Security Council has repeatedly failed to adopt a resolution requesting a quick cease-fire; thus, the article—which has not been invoked in decades—has been activated.
Over 16,000 Palestinians have lost their lives as a result of Israeli bombardment since the conflict began on October 7 following a 1,200-person Hamas surprise strike on Israel.