Anbar -INA
The head of the National Wisdom Movement, Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim, stressed on Wednesday the importance of supporting the entitlements of the families of martyrs and the wounded and enhancing investment in the province’s resources, while emphasizing the need to consolidate national unity and confront economic challenges.
Sayyid Al-Hakim said in a press conference during his visit to Anbar province, which was attended by a correspondent from the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “This visit comes as part of our tours of the Iraqi provinces after the formation of the government, with the aim of direct communication with the people of the provinces and learning about their conditions and needs.”
He pointed out that “Anbar is of great importance at the national and regional levels due to its large area and strategic location linking Iraq with Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia, which gives it an important role in social and economic integration with neighboring Arab countries.”
Sayyid Al-Hakim pointed out that "the province has made great sacrifices in confronting terrorism, and that the families of the martyrs deserve care and attention," calling for "removing the obstacles that hinder the completion of their files and not postponing them despite the economic challenges facing the country."
He explained that "the visit is of a social and national nature, and includes a meeting with the local government, tribal sheikhs, elites and civil society organizations, with the aim of strengthening national brotherhood ties, listening to the concerns of citizens and conveying them to the relevant authorities and working to address them."
He stressed that “Iraq is going through a phase that requires strengthening internal cohesion and regulating relations with the countries of the region and the world in a way that serves national interests,” noting that “the current economic conditions resulting from the decline in oil export revenues require solidarity among all Iraqis to overcome the current phase, preserve the country’s security and stability, and advance the development process.”
For his part, Anbar Governor Omar Mishaan al-Dabbous said, "The province was honored to receive Sayyid Al-Hakim on his third official visit," explaining that "the visit included discussions on important issues with social, service, security, and economic dimensions."
He added that "the visit reflects the level of attention given to Anbar province and the other provinces," emphasizing that "the meeting addressed the province's entitlements and the rights of its citizens, ways to achieve economic and security integration, as well as support for projects needed by the province given its unique geographical characteristics, its vast area, its borders with three countries, and its connection to six other Iraqi provinces."
Al-Dabbous pointed out that “the importance of Anbar’s strategic location and its large natural resources, which can contribute to supporting the Iraqi economy through optimal investment in gas, phosphate, silica and other resources, were discussed,” stressing “the province’s need for exceptional support to achieve development and invest its potential in the right way.”
He explained that "the meeting also touched on the files of martyrs, compensation and missing persons," indicating that "Sayyid Al-Hakim expressed interest in these files and pledged to follow up on them and work to find the necessary solutions to do justice to the deserving groups."
For his part, the head of the Anbar Provincial Council, Hamid Daham Al-Alwani, welcomed Sayyid Al-Hakim’s visit, stressing that “the province looks forward to more visits from political leaders because of their impact on supporting the province and addressing its issues.”
Al-Alwani stated, "The local government conveyed to Mr. Al-Hakim the suffering of the families of martyrs and the wounded, and their demands regarding receiving their entitlements,”He emphasized that "this issue is a priority for the people of Anbar, and they hope that political efforts will contribute to resolving it and providing justice for the affected families."
He added that "the visit's program includes meetings with the local government, tribal sheikhs and dignitaries, and a number of social figures, which will strengthen national unity and serve the interests of the province."