On Tuesday, the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia’a Al-Sudani, concluded his participation in the Second Baghdad Summit for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in Jordan.
A statement by his media office, of which Mawazine News received a copy, stated that “Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani returned to Baghdad, concluding his participation in the Baghdad Summit Conference / 2 for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in Jordan.” Ended 29 / H
Twilight News / The American Washington Institute considered in a report on Tuesday that the Baghdad-2 conference held in Jordan under the auspices of France is welcomed by the US administration because it enhances Iraqi engagement with “Arab neighbors”, but pointed out that only time will determine whether the agreements reached will be fruitful.
Noting that the Amman meeting comes just over a year after the first Baghdad conference held in August 2021, the report noted that changes in its venue, political leadership and regional context show a lot about the organizers’ concerns.
The US report, published in English and translated by Shafaq News, said that Paris and Baghdad organized a meeting last year in the Iraqi capital, with the aim of strengthening regional support for the besieged country, adding that the mobilization of such a large number of competing players in the same hall was considered a diplomatic success, pointing to the presence of leaders and representatives of Egypt, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, what was described as one of the rare gatherings that can bring Iran and Arab countries together.
The report considered that the logic on which the summit initiative was based was the consensus agenda, which focuses on the importance of supporting Iraq at that difficult moment when Baghdad needed to reaffirm regional support for it in the war against ISIS, and in light of the season of the first parliamentary elections after months of demonstrations and political unrest.
However, the report considered that the other main goal of that event, which is to promote Iraq as a zone of cooperation between rival countries rather than a country targeted by interventions, has not yet been achieved.
Similarly, the report noted that the goal of Paris and Baghdad is to build on the success achieved at the first conference by expanding the number of issues on the agenda and seeking to launch regional cooperation on a variety of sectors including energy, while retaining Iraq as a major topic.
The report added that the decision to hold the conference in Amman reflects the greater expansion of the relations of the Kingdom of Jordan and its accounts with Iraq, explaining that through the security point of view, Jordan seeks to keep jihadist elements, armed Iranian proxies and other threats away from its eastern borders.
On the diplomatic front, Jordan wants to continue the breakthrough achieved with former Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi, who is coming with a major improvement in bilateral relations after years of post-Saddam Hussein’s post-Saddam relations, which ranged to hostility.
The report pointed out that Amman invested heavily in strengthening Al-Kazemi politically, and a number of forums were formed during his tenure, from the Baghdad conference to the Kingdom’s ongoing high-level meetings with Iraq and Egypt, adding that Al-Kazemi’s early exit raised concern among Jordanian officials, especially since his successor, Mohammed Shiaa al-Sudani was not known
According to the report, Amman’s policy towards Iraq is mainly summarized around one main goal: to improve the Jordanian economy, because the Kingdom has suffered a series of economic setbacks due to regional events over the past two decades, from the overthrow of Saddam Hussein’s regime to the Arab Spring and the Syrian civil war to the Corona epidemic.
The report pointed to a Jordanian effort to obtain cheap and guaranteed oil, by presenting Jordan itself as a corridor for the transit of Iraqi oil into the Red Sea through the planned Basra-Aqaba pipeline, noting that Baghdad and Amman have also launched a project to connect their electrical networks, while Jordan increasingly looks to Iraq as an export market.
Sudanese in the footsteps of al-Kademi?
The report considered that from the Iraqi point of view, the conference provides an important regional and international opportunity for the Sudanese, adding that the proximity of the Sudanese government to pro-Iran players is seen in the West and by some neighbors, with distrust, and therefore the Sudanese participation in the multilateral conference represents a means to reassure external backers.
In addition, Al-Sudani may see the conference as an occasion to build consensus with Arab neighbors on economic relations, security cooperation, and other issues, while this conference is an influential model for reaching out to Gulf states that are concerned about the threats posed by Iranian-backed Iraqi militias while hoping to pursue the many investment opportunities available.
While the report noted that Tehran does not show opposition to Sudani’s participation in the conference, it is because the existence of an internationally isolated Iraqi government does not serve Iran’s interests.
The report also considered that the conference is important for Al-Sudanese given his lack of experience in foreign policy, and it also provides an early example of Al-Sudani’s dedication to the legacy of Al-Kazemi, whose personality and achievements in foreign policy were highly appreciated by France and Jordan.
The report added that the frequency of holding the conference is well in line with the idea of building bridges with the Iraqi state regardless of who leads it.
conduciveFrance and regional stability
While noting that Iraq occupies a central position in French President Emmanuel Macron’s Middle East policy, the report explained that Paris provided significant military aid as the second largest contributor to Operation Solid Resolve and the NATO mission in Iraq, along with diplomatic and humanitarian support during the war against ISIS, noting that after the defeat of ISIS, France has engaged in stabilization efforts at a total
From the French point of view, the Baghdad Summit 2021 and the current Amman Conference reflect part of its approach of “conference diplomacy,” which contributes to regional stability and relations among leaders.
With Iraq a major intersection of regional actors such as Iran, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, the U.S. report says French officials say Iraq is the best starting point for easing tensions in the neighborhood, citing, for example, the currently tense relations between Baghdad and Ankara.
Iraq also shows how international challenges such as global warming can affect the Middle East, the report said.
The report concluded by noting that Paris treated the Baghdad-2 conference in Amman as a long-term dynamic beginning geared towards addressing global challenges regionally, not only in terms of climate change, but also on food security, desertification, energy security, public health emergencies, natural disasters and others.
On the important French role, the report stated that the Baghdad conference was among the few Middle Eastern issues mentioned in the joint statement issued after Macron’s meeting with US President Joe Biden in Washington earlier this month.
Acceptance of the United States so far
In 2021, the White House hailed the Baghdad conference as a “successful and groundbreaking regional summit,” the report said. The report added that US policymakers are pleased with the content and format of both events as they achieve a overarching goal of both Washington and Paris, which is to encourage greater Iraqi engagement with Arab neighbors.
{Politics: Al Furat News} The closing statement of the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership announced today, Tuesday, the renewal of support for Iraq in its efforts to consolidate the state of the constitution and law, strengthen governance, build institutions, achieve comprehensive development, and work to build economic integration.
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And the text of the final statement, which {Euphrates News} obtained a copy of, stated that: “In light of the decision of the Baghdad Conference that took place on the twenty-eighth of August 2021, and at the invitation of His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al-Hussein, and after coordination with His Excellency President Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic, and His Excellency Mr. Mohamed Shiaa Al-Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan hosted the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership in the Dead Sea Region on December 20, 2022. The participants in the conference expressed their thanks to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan for hosting the conference Jordan and Iraq appreciated the coordinating role of the French Republic in launching the Baghdad Conference and its participation in its two sessions. Participants affirmed the continuation of work to build on the outcomes of the first session of the Baghdad conference and to continue cooperation with Iraq in support of its security, stability, sovereignty, democratic process, constitutional process and efforts to devote dialogue as a way to resolve regional differences. They also affirmed their support for Iraq in facing all challenges, including the challenge of terrorism, over which Iraq achieved a historic victory with great sacrifices and international and regional cooperation. The participants renewed their condemnation of extremism and terrorism in all its forms. The participants renewed their support for Iraq in its efforts to consolidate the state of the constitution and the law, strengthen governance and build institutions capable of continuing progress and reconstruction, protecting its capabilities and meeting the aspirations of its people. The participants stressed their support for Iraq’s efforts to achieve comprehensive development and work to build economic integration and cooperation with it in many sectors, including energy, water, electrical interconnection, food and health security, transportation, infrastructure projects and climate protection. In this context, the participants stressed the importance of the tripartite cooperation mechanism between Jordan, Egypt and Iraq and the economic projects that were agreed upon in its context, including electrical interconnection projects between them. They also stressed the importance of cooperation projects between the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council and Iraq, especially in the areas of electrical interconnection and transportation, and other regional projects that contribute to achieving economic integration and development, and building bridges with global markets, which will positively affect the entire region. The participants stressed that the convening of this conference in its second session reflects keenness to support Iraq’s central role in expanding regional economic cooperation, building bridges and promoting regional dialogue, which contributes to efforts to end tensions and build constructive regional relations that achieve mutual benefit. The participants stressed that achieving economic development and the success of regional cooperation projects require constructive regional relations based on the principles of good neighborliness, non-interference in internal affairs, respect for international law, adoption of dialogue as a way to resolve differences, and cooperation in consolidating security and stability, combating terrorism and achieving prosperity. The participants reviewed the repercussions of regional and international crises on Iraq and the region, and stressed that overcoming them requires comprehensive regional cooperation, serious and effective economic and political approaches and solutions that reflect common interests, support the development process in Iraq and contribute to the regional development process. The participants emphasized the importance of holding the third session of the conference, which was launched by an Iraqi-French organization and in which the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, the United Arab Emirates, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Kingdom of Bahrain, the Republic of Turkey, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Sultanate of Oman, the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, and the Arab Republic of Egypt participate, participate. The League of Arab States, the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf, the United Nations and the European Union. They agreed to hold the third session of the next general conference and to determine the venue and date of its meeting in consultation between them. The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan expressed its appreciation for the active participation of leaders and representatives of countries and regional and international organizations participating in the Baghdad conference, and its clear keenness to enhance cooperation in light of the challenges that have made systematic joint action a more urgent necessity imposed by common interests, and a viable way to achieve the aspirations of peoples in building a better future that will prevail. Security, stability, prosperity and prosperity.”
Baghdad – Mawazine News King Abdullah II of Jordan announced, on Tuesday, the end of the opening session of the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in the Jordanian capital, Amman. And Abdullah said, after concluding the speeches of the leaders and representatives of the participating houses, that he “announces the end of the opening session in preparation for holding the closed session.” Ended 29 / H
Today, Tuesday, the UN representative, Jeanine Plasschaert, confirmed the support of the Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia’a Al-Sudani, in placing Iraq as a stage for dialogue. Blaskhart said in a speech at the second Baghdad conference that “many challenges know no borders, natural resources, epidemics, corruption, climate, insecurity, energy and nutrition,” noting that “these challenges need cooperation among us.”
She added, “Today’s attendance at the Baghdad conference reflects the extent of Iraq’s relationship with neighboring countries
Baghdad – Mawazine News , Bahraini Minister Abdul Latif bin Rashid Al-Zayani expressed, on Tuesday, his hope for reaching agreements that support Iraq. In his speech during the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, and followed by Mawazine News, he said: “We support all efforts to achieve Iraq’s stability and security,” stressing that “his country is keen to strengthen cooperation with Iraq and restore its role in the region.” He added, “Iraq’s security is a fundamental pillar of stability in the region, and we reject any external interference in Iraq’s internal affairs,” noting that “electrical interconnection has a great economic impact on Iraq.” And the work of the second Baghdad summit was launched in the Jordanian capital, Amman, with the participation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani. Ended 29 / h
Baghdad – Mawazine News Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah confirmed today, Tuesday, that the international community is interested in the stability of Iraq. Al-Sabah said in his speech during the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which was held in the Jordanian capital, Amman, and was followed by Mawazine News, that “the Arab countries realize Iraq’s status and importance,” noting that “the Arab countries seek to restore Iraq’s active role in the region.” He pointed out that “the electrical interconnection agreement with Iraq is an example of striving to restore its role and importance,” noting that “the striving to support Iraq in all fields and the security of the two countries is indivisible.” He continued, “The visit of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani to Kuwait is clear indications of keenness to develop relations.” And the work of the second Baghdad summit was launched in the Jordanian capital, Amman, with the participation of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’a al-Sudani. Ended 29 / H
Baghdad – Mawazine News , Prime Minister Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani affirmed, today, Tuesday, that Iraq refuses to interfere in its internal affairs, harm its sovereignty, or attack its lands
. “We are meeting today in Amman, and we hope to move towards strengthening the process of relations between our countries in various fields, and to develop their pace in a way that contributes to laying the foundations for stability and development in the region, and opens the door wide for avenues of dialogue and discussion to exchange views and deepen concepts.”
We see that the priority now lies in strengthening the bonds of cooperation and partnership between our countries through interdependence in infrastructure, economic integration, and mutual investments that strengthen the bonds of brotherhood and friendship between our countries and peoples. The joint industrial, linking value-added chains for each of us, within an integrated chain capable of competing in global markets; Launching mega projects in various sectors.
And he indicated that: “It is necessary to focus on and develop the services sector and consider it one of the most important engines of the economy in our countries and our region, in addition to addressing the problem of unemployment through developing the productive private sector, improving working conditions in it, and providing guarantees for workers.”
And he pointed out: “On the internal level, we have placed the fight against financial and administrative corruption at the center of our priorities, and we have practically started the anti-corruption campaign, starting from the highest levels, and we ask brotherly and friendly countries to help us recover Iraq’s looted and smuggled funds and hand over the wanted persons who take residence in these countries.” for them”.
He pointed out that: “The government is working hard to improve the investment environment in Iraq, in terms of legislation, procedures and guarantees, to enable investors to enter our markets and benefit from the great opportunities in them,” noting that: “The appropriate investment environment needs to establish security, and we have achieved security stability.” In Iraq, after the great victories over the remnants of terrorism and takfiri groups, and I do not fail here to stand in tribute to the pure blood and sacrifices made by our armed forces, in self-defense, the region and the world.
He explained, “We must all continue joint work and join hands to combat extremist ideology in all its forms, and put in place real mechanisms and programs to expose the malicious intentions of terrorists who recruit young people with their destructive ideas.”
Al-Sudani stated: “Iraq faces an existential threat due to water scarcity, and we are determined to work hard with our neighbors in the Turkish Republic and the Islamic Republic of Iran to ensure our water security, and to reach the best ways for joint management of transboundary water resources, and to reach our water share in accordance with international agreements and laws, and in parallel with So we started by taking practical steps to enhance the use of modern irrigation systems and stop wasting water in storage and agriculture.
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