PM: We achieved the highest economic growth rate in the Arab countries

Baghdad-INA 

Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi confirmed the government's success in achieving the highest economic growth rate in two years, while noting that the solution to the political blockage is not in political speeches, but rather in an attempt to restore confidence.

Al-Kadhimi said in an extensive interview with Al-Sabah, which will be published tomorrow, Saturday, that he did not set any promotional goals in his economic work, warning that economic reform will not be achieved without suffering.

In his response to the decision to change the exchange rate of the dollar, the Prime Minister clarified that changing the exchange rate was not a qualitative decision for this government, but was preceded by studies that spanned for years. He said: "We do not have the magical stickto change reality in one fell swoop, but we have laid the foundations of a normal life.".

Regarding his failure to participate in the elections, Al-Kadhimi affirmed his opposition and rejection of all requests that wanted him to participate in.

The Prime Minister expressed his satisfaction with what was accomplished during the two years of the government’s life, and said: “During two years of the government’s work, we succeeded in achieving the highest economic growth rate in the Arab countries, according to International Monetary Fund reports, which expected that the economic growth rate in Iraq would reach 9.5 percent. % during the years 2022 and 2023, concluding: "I did what satisfied my conscience in performing my duties, but on the political level, it is still early to talk."