PM Al-Sudani Affirms the Government’s Achievement of Structural Administrative and Economic Reforms

 
Baghdad-INA
 
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani participated today, Saturday, in the memorial ceremony held in Baghdad on the occasion of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Mohammed Baqir Al-Hakim (may his soul rest in peace).
 
The Media Office of The Prime Minister stated in a statement, received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA that “In his speech during the ceremony, the Prime Minister paid tribute to Sayyid Mohammed Baqir Al-Hakim, describing him as a national, religious, and patriotic symbol for all Iraqis. He highlighted his scholarly contributions, his leadership of the Islamic movement opposing dictatorship, and his courageous stance alongside fellow fighters in defending the nation, emphasizing his belief that Iraq belongs to all its people”.
 
The statement added,"The Prime Minister noted that Iraq’s freedom was earned through the sacrifices of martyrs, foremost among them Sayyid Al-Hakim, whose efforts helped bring down the dictatorship through the perseverance and bravery of the Iraqi people. He also pointed out that the commemoration of Sayyid Al-Hakim coincides with the anniversary of the martyrdom of the Victory Leaders, that targeted two symbols of the fight against terrorism."
 
PM Al-Sudani affirmed in his speech “Iraq’s enemies carried out divisive and sectarian projects, targeting this great figure and hundreds of worshipers at the shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him)”, stressing that “Our region has witnessed pivotal developments over the past year, resulting in significant political changes.”
 
The prime minister also mentioned “From the outset of the Syrian conflict, we have maintained Iraq’s neutrality, allowing Syrians to determine their own future.”
The Prime Minister, stated that Some attempted to link changes in Syria to discussions about political change in Iraq, an issue that is not open for debate. He affirmed that Iraq has a democratic, pluralistic system that ensures peaceful power transfer, allows for reform, and addresses shortcomings within the framework of the constitution and law.

The Prime Minister further confirmed that no external party has the right to impose change or reform on Iraq, whether economic or security-related, although he acknowledged the need for comprehensive reforms across various sectors. He stressed the importance of evaluating both Iraq’s accomplishments and the areas where progress had been delayed. According to him, Iraq's achievements are numerous, as they have established a political system based on a constitution that represents all Iraqis.

He noted that the government had prioritized key areas in its program, achieving significant progress, as reflected by performance indicators over the past two years. The Prime Minister also revealed that the government program had achieved over 60% completion, including major structural, administrative, and economic reforms.

Al-Sudani mentioned that significant milestones had been completed, such as holding provincial council elections, conducting a national census, regulating relations with the international coalition, and establishing a new framework with the UN mission.

He reiterated the government's commitment to fulfilling all requirements for full sovereignty and eliminating inherited constraints that limit Iraq’s international engagement.

The Prime Minister emphasized that the government continues to pursue security sector reform through a high-level committee, chaired by himself, which had developed a roadmap for reform that complements ongoing economic and administrative reforms.

He also affirmed that the government has worked to rebuild Iraq’s relations with all countries based on the principle of "productive diplomacy" and to establish economic and developmental partnerships, positioning Iraq as a hub for regional cooperation rather than conflict.

Al-Sudani confirmed that the government had spared no effort in keeping Iraq out of regional conflicts over the past months, working in consultation with regional and international partners, with continued support from national political forces.

Lastly, the Prime Minister reiterated Iraq’s readiness to assist in alleviating the suffering of the people of Gaza and maintained the same stance regarding Lebanon, which had endured a devastating war.