On Iraqi National Day, Foreign Ministry reminisce joining League of Nations
The meeting of the General Assembly of the League of Nations on October 3, 1932, when Iraq was accepted as a new member. Photo: Iraqi Foreign Ministry
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The General Assembly of the League of Nations agreed on October 3, 1932, to accept Iraq as a member of the League of Nations.
The Kingdom of Iraq submitted a request on July 12, 1932, to join the League of Nations with the signature of the former Prime Minister, Nouri Pasha Al-Saeed, according to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
Iraq was the first Arab country to join this international organization at that time.
Iraq’s admission to the League of Nations took place after Iraq achieved the elements of statehood, including international recognition and the existence of an independent government capable of managing the affairs of the state in an orderly manner, preserving its unity and independence, and maintaining security nationwide.
The request to join the League of Nations mentioned that the Iraqi state has sufficient financial resources to meet its government expenditures, has laws, judicial organization, fixed borders, and pledges to respect its international obligations.
Iraq was the first country to join the League of Nations under Article 22 of the Covenant of the League of Nations regarding tutelage and mandate.
Iraq became eligible to leave the state of the British Mandate issued after the collapse of the Ottoman Empire.
The Sixth Committee submitted its report to the General Assembly of the League of Nations, dated October 1, 1932, regarding Iraq’s admission to the League of Nations.
The General Assembly of the League of Nations held a meeting in Geneva on October 3, 1932, in which it adopted the acceptance of Iraq’s admission.