Prime Minister Ali Falah Al-Zaydi confirmed the determination to continue fighting corruption and to restrict weapons to the hands of the state.
This came during the opening ceremony of the Virgin Mary and St. Paul and St. Anthony Cathedral for the Orthodox Copts in the capital, Baghdad, adding that we inaugurate this edifice to be a prominent place added to the sanctity of the land between the two rivers. The gift of diversity is a blessing for Iraq and its people, and we take refuge in it from stubbornness and division.
He added, "Iraqi people have proven that their comprehensive national identity is a strong barrier against agendas that do not want stability for our country, and the government is continuing to fulfill its service, economic, and political responsibilities.
He continued, "We have reaffirmed our commitment since the first day of assuming responsibility to be guardians of the unity of Iraqis from all walks of life and to protect their rights. We are determined to fight corruption and restrict weapons to the hands of the state. We are working to build a strong state based on security, economy, and law. We are keen on establishing international relations based on Iraq’s interests and respecting its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and we have launched unprecedented developmental models based on a comprehensive vision to uplift and develop the national economy.
He pointed out that the "National Initiative," which embraces one million residential land plots, will include every Iraqi family that does not have housing, and we will lay the cornerstone for a project of one million residential land plots in all provinces during this year. We have also completed the launch of the agricultural land project aimed at enhancing food security and providing job opportunities, and we have directed the commencement of the implementation of new economic, industrial, and administrative cities that will be important developmental and investment centers.
He clarified that "the path of development represents a strategic project that will redraw Iraq’s position in the regional and international trade and transport movement. The Generation Fund will be a national tool for investing resources and implementing strategic projects to build a diversified economy. We are confidently working on transitioning Iraq to a diverse productive economy where job opportunities and services are present in the lives of citizens.