Al-Sudani …..The Emergence of a Statesman, Says Strategiecs Think Tank

 
Baghdad-INA
 
Strategiecs Think Tank commended in an article, the integrity and competence of Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and his steps at the internal and regional levels.
 
The Strategiecs Think Tank said in an article, translated by The Iraqi News Agency-INA that “On the political front, both the United States and Britain can contribute to paving the way for Iraq to become a “voice of moderation and democracy in the Middle East” by supporting Al-Sudani reforms aimed at establishing an Iraqi political system based on accountability,”
“In reality, Al-Sudani is following through on his campaign promises of economic development and anti-corruption efforts. He has introduced his $17 billion Development Road project that includes, among other advancements, multiple 746-mile two-way high-speed rail networks and a new highway originating from the Grand Port of Al Faw that will link Asia to Europe, generating $4 billion annually and creating at least 100,000 jobs, Al-Sudani has also courted foreign investment, including reviving a $27 billion deal with TotalEnergies and QatarEnergy to develop Iraq’s oil and gas output,” the article added.
“Al-Sudani achieved huge progress in the field of curbing corruption. To underscore his commitment to battle corruption, the prime minister arrived at Iraq’s Federal Integrity Commission seven days after he assumed office to review progress on the investigation he ordered into the embezzlement of at least $2.5 billion in tax revenues between September 2021 and August 2022.In November 2022, Al-Sudani delivered a televised statement about the recovery of 182.7 billion Iraqi dinars (almost $140 million): “Our actions continue against those who enabled these companies to control these funds, some of whom are directors and officials under political or security cover. Any individual mentioned in the investigations and proven to be involved will be arrested ... and anyone who misappropriates public funds will face the law,”the article continued.
 
During a visit to Baghdad in May, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Barbara Leaf described Al-Sudani’s agenda of economic reform and anti-corruption as “exactly what the doctor ordered,” adding, “We will support this government working through those steps.”
 
STRATEGIECS Think Tank described PM Al-Sudani as  “ a true son of Iraq. His history shows he has never been aligned with either the West or the East, His lifelong service to Iraq has earned him the respect and trust of not only his allies but his adversaries and political rivals. This is because no one, not even his fiercest rivals, doubt him, his trustworthiness, his patriotism, or his potential to be a statesman and leader in the Middle East”.
 
Al-Sudani determined to lead Iraq’s public institutions with integrity and efficiency despite 20 years of obstacles. Iraq possesses considerable economic and political potential, the utilization of which is attainable under Al-Sudani’s leadership.