Baghdad (INA)
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi affirmed on Thursday that the path to reform begins from within by confronting corruption. He also stressed the need to reform the security system and called on diplomatic missions to return to Baghdad.
The Parliament's Media Office stated in a press release received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "Ali al-Zaidi reviewed the new government's ministerial program, emphasizing its determination to fulfill the aspirations of the Iraqi people, placing the citizen's interest among its top priorities. He explained that the path to reform begins from within by confronting corruption and administrative inefficiency."
According to the statement, al-Zaidi indicated that he "will face the challenges based on his belief in the capabilities and patience of the Iraqi people, transforming crises into opportunities and obstacles into milestones in making a difference to enhance services, build robust institutions, and propel Iraq towards governance and e-government." Al-Zaydi outlined his steps as “three paths: the first is economic reform and construction through economic diversification, real investment, and a sound financial and banking system; the second path includes social construction, consolidating social justice, caring for the most needy groups, protecting childhood, and empowering women; and the third path is reforming the security system by restricting weapons to the state, enhancing the capabilities of the security forces, and consolidating the citizen’s trust in democracy.” He noted that “Iraq, with its deep civilizational heritage, human and cultural diversity, and the supreme religious authority it represents, qualifies us to stand up and restore the government’s position.” He called on all diplomatic missions to “return to their work in Baghdad,” and expressed his gratitude to the government of Mohammed Shia al-Sudani.
