Iraqi Prime Minister: Securing the rights of the Palestinian people is the basis of security and stability in the region

In his speech at the opening of the 52nd Term Meeting of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held in Baghdad, Zaydi noted that the Islamic world is faced with increasing economic, cultural and media-related transformations, as well as regional and international crises.

Stating that Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, is the meeting point of civilizations, science and history, Zaydi wished the organization's projects that serve the common interests of the Islamic world to be successful.

Reiterating his country's stance on the Palestinian issue, Zaidi emphasized that the Palestinian cause constitutes the essence of the conflict in the region.

"Providing justice to the Palestinian people and securing the rights of the Palestinian people is the basis of security and stability in the region," said Zaidi, adding that Iraq is affected by the conflicts in the region and their economic consequences today, as in the past.

Integration of energy and transportation networks is aimed

Expressing that the initiative presented by Iraq envisages the establishment of an integrated connection between energy networks, railways, transportation vehicles and digital communication networks, Prime Minister Zeydi stated that the development of digital payment systems and trade platforms and integration between industrial zones are also aimed.

Zaydi noted that the initiative aims to strengthen security, stability and prosperity, as well as increase the capacity of countries to combat crises and challenges, and called for protecting freedom of trade, ensuring the security of trade routes and maintaining uninterrupted transportation in international corridors.

Stating that the OIC is one of the most suitable platforms for "moderation, tolerance and exaltation of human values", Zaidi called for fighting against hatred and supporting those who are oppressed.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi thanked Pakistan for its efforts to prevent the escalation of the crisis and called on OIC member countries to make more efforts to ensure stability and peace in the region.