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Iraqi News
5 days ago
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court receives British Ambassador
Baghdad-INA Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Mohammed Abboud, affirmed on Wednesday that the Constitution guarantees the rights and freedoms of Iraqis, including voting, elections, and candidacy. A statement from the court, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "Chief Justice of the Federal Supreme Court, Judge Jassim Mohammed Abboud, received the British Ambassador Irfan Siddiq and his accompanying delegation in his office at the Federal Supreme Court." It pointed out that "during the meeting, the need to strengthen joint cooperation in all fields between the Republic of Iraq and the United Kingdom, particularly in the field of constitutional justice, was addressed." The Chief Justice emphasized that, "Despite the difficulties facing Iraq, the 2005 Constitution of the Republic of Iraq, as a document of the Iraqi people that may not be violated for any reason, has established the fundamental principles of sound democratic construction, with the goal of achieving popular democracy and realizing the principle of the rule of law and the peaceful transfer of power, in accordance with Articles 5 and 6 of the Constitution." It added, "Iraq is about to hold general elections for the next parliamentary term, and the measure of the success of the elections depends on the real level of popular participation." It explained that "the Constitution guarantees the public and private rights and freedoms of the Iraqi people, including the right to vote, elect, and run for office, it is prohibited to infringe upon or influence these constitutional rights by any party or for any reason, leading to the building of a strong civil state based on national identity and transcending sectarian, ethnic, and interest-based quotas." He continued, "The Constitution also requires the preservation of public funds and the prevention of encroachment upon them, in accordance with Article (27), given that public funds are sacred and their protection is the duty of every citizen. It is prohibited to use such funds for illegitimate purposes." For his part, the British Ambassador affirmed that "his country is keen to cooperate with the State of Iraq in all areas, including cooperation to achieve the constitutional goals of sound democratic construction, the preservation of public funds, and the rule of law."
Iraqi News
7 days ago
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraqi PM Al Sudani and UK Ambassador Siddiq discuss boosting economic partnership
Baghdad ( – Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani met with the British Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Irfan Siddiq, in Baghdad on Monday (May 26, 2025). Their discussions centered on reviewing avenues for joint cooperation and bolstering the economic partnership between the two nations, reflecting existing bilateral agreements and understandings. Prime Minister Al Sudani highlighted Iraq's current phase of openness, particularly in developmental fields, infrastructure reconstruction, and expanding the state's capacity to deliver services. He specifically pointed to the potential for collaboration between Iraq's public and private sectors and British companies across a wide range of investment activities. On his part, Ambassador Irfan Siddiq affirmed his government's strong desire to consolidate cooperative relations and partnership with Iraq. He also emphasized the UK's commitment to joint efforts aimed at fostering stability throughout the region. The meeting underscored a mutual commitment to advancing Iraq-UK relations, particularly in stimulating economic growth through enhanced investment opportunities and collaborative projects.
Iraqi News
26-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Prime Minister Affirms Iraq's Openness to Development Cooperation in Meeting with British Ambassador
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with the British Ambassador to Iraq. Media Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement obtained by the Iraqi News Agency INA that Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Monday, with the British Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Irfan Siddiq. The meeting reviewed avenues of mutual cooperation and efforts to strengthen the economic partnership in light of bilateral agreements and understandings between the two countries. The statement read 'During the meeting, His Excellency highlighted Iraq's current openness in the fields of development and infrastructure construction, as well as the state's expanded capacity in service delivery. He pointed to the potential for cooperation between the public and private sectors and British companies across various investment activities.' It further said 'Ambassador Irfan Siddiq affirmed his country's desire to deepen cooperation and partnership with Iraq, and to pursue joint efforts in support of regional stability.'
Iraqi News
21-05-2025
- Business
- Iraqi News
Iraqi-British Cooperation Puts Basra on the Water Sustainability Map
Iraqi and British companies are continuing work on the project to treat and exploit sustainable (non-conventional) water resources in Basra Governorate. This project aims to transform useless water into sustainable resources for human, agricultural, and industrial use. The project includes treating agricultural drainage water, sewage water, and highly saline water resulting from tidal, as well as treating the saltwater entering the Shatt al-Arab. The new British Ambassador to Iraq, Irfan Siddiq, toured the project, accompanied by officials from the implementing companies. Ambassador Siddiq told the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "I am very happy about my first visit to Basra as the new British Ambassador, and a visit to this very important project, the Comprehensive Water Project, must be part of it." He added, "Water needs in Basra are a major and very important priority, and one of the foundations of life. As a result of the lack of investment in recent years, there are environmental problems and a lack of clean and potable water." He emphasized that this project, through the investment of British companies, will contribute to "providing significant quantities of water." A huge amount of pure water suitable for human and animal use in Basra," describing it as "a very important project, which enjoys the full support of the British government, and we are proud of it." Siddiq explained that the visit is "the first, but also a comprehensive visit from the British Embassy, and there is a temporary presence of the British Consulate in Basra." He wished "every success for this project and this initial phase, which, if successful, will lead to the signing of the full contract for the project." He pointed to "reliance on partnership with the federal and provincial governments," expressing hope that "if the initial phase is successful, the project will be expanded to other governorates in Iraq."
Iraqi News
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Iraq and the UK discuss strengthening security cooperation
Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shimmari discussed on Tuesday with the British Ambassador to Iraq, Irfan Siddiq, ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the security field. Al-Shimmari received the British Ambassador, Irfan Siddiq, in his office, discussing several issues of mutual interest, most notably enhancing security cooperation, exchanging expertise, and supporting training and development programs between the Ministry of Interior and British security institutions, said the ministry in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. The Minister of Interior affirmed 'the ministry's keenness to expand the horizons of cooperation with the British side,' praising 'the positive role played by the United Kingdom in supporting Iraq, especially in the field of counterterrorism and enhancing the capabilities of security forces.' In turn, the British Ambassador expressed 'his high appreciation for the efforts of the Ministry of Interior in consolidating security and stability,' stressing 'his country's continued support for Iraq, which contributes to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.'
