Развитие ситуации в Ираке

(as of December 17, 2021)

We are concerned about Iraq’s persisting domestic political instability. The situation is further aggravated by the existing socioeconomic problems and the spread of Covid-19.

Clandestine ISIS terrorists groups continue their attacks in different regions, including attacks involving suicide bombers. We have resolutely condemned the November 7 attack on Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi’s residence, which was aimed at shattering the country’s internal stability.

On October 10, Iraq held nationwide parliamentary elections. The official announcement of the results of the ballot should be followed by the formation of a new government.  We hope that the leading political parties will be able to live up to the public confidence vested in them and, while sharing high government positions, observe the necessary balance of interests between all ethno-confessional groups for the sake of helping the Iraqis to enjoy a decent life.

We view positively the efforts to resolve the existing contradictions, undertaken by the federal authorities and the Kurdistan Autonomous Region. We are confident that their settlement will benefit both the Kurds and the entire Iraqi nation.

We have high praise for the activities of the Baghdad-based quadrilateral information centre manned by military officers from Russia, Iraq, Iran and Syria. We believe that this mechanism is performing an important mission, coordinating steps in the fight against terrorists in Iraq and Syria.

We proceed from the assumption that any illegitimate military presence in Iraq is inadmissible. We believe that foreign military units can be present in the country only with the consent of the local authorities or on the basis of a relevant UN Security Council resolution.