Salih: Corruption fuels schism and threatens societal peace

Baghdad-INA

The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, called today, Friday, to hold a serious dialogue in which the main powers participate, while warning that corruption fuels schism and threatens societal peace.

President Salih said in his speech during his attendance at the celebration of the Prophet’s birthday in the city of Adhamiya in Baghdad, which was followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “On this anniversary, we must evoke the eloquent lessons in tolerance and coexistence from the biography of our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), who built a state on humanitarian foundations, calling for truth.” justice, mercy, and inclination to peace.”.

He added, "Al-Adhamiya and Al-Kadhimiya, the twins of Baghdad, are inseparable and they had a prominent role in burying sedition, and they are truly a symbol of unity and cohesion among Iraqis." 
He pointed out that "attempts by terrorist groups failed to justify their actions with the true Islamic religion, and those who wanted to charge Muslims with terrorism and extremism were disappointed.".

He pointed out that "our country is experiencing a critical moment that puts it at a crossroads, either to go back to internal conflicts and line-ups, or to launch with a unified will that accommodates the grave challenges and meets the needs of citizens.".

He continued, "The permanent absence of stability exhausts our country and our people, and opens the door to foreign interventions that have made the country a field and fuel for the struggles of others on its land with the money and lives of Iraqis," noting that "it is no longer acceptable to continue the status quo, the formation of governments is taking longer, and constitutional provisions are more disruptive, The living conditions and services are worse, and we cannot bet on the patience of the Iraqis more.”.

He pointed out that "a whole year has passed since the elections were held without completing their constitutional entitlements, which is not acceptable at all.".
President Salih stressed: “The first reform is to fight corruption, this dangerous scourge that eats away at the body of the state and threatens its entity, and prevents our youth from a fair opportunity to contribute to building their country. Feeding divisions and threatening societal peace,” he said, noting that “Iraq’s geographical location in the heart of the region must be a bridge of communication and an economic, commercial and cultural center, not a hub and arena for the struggles of others.” 
President Salih concluded that "the Iraqis insist on a homeland that has complete sovereignty, lives in security and with its neighbors, and takes its civilized position in the region and the world."