By John Lee.
The Iraqi Foreign Ministry has welcomed the United Kingdom's decision to downgrade Iraq's security classification, citing it as a key achievement reflecting improved security conditions and the government's efforts to promote stability.
The change is expected to facilitate British companies' entry into the Iraqi market and reduce insurance costs for travel and work, enhancing economic and investment ties between the two countries.
Full statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry:
The Foreign Ministry welcomes the United Kingdom's decision to reclassify the security level in Iraq, and considers this step an important achievement that reflects the significant improvement in the security situation and the Iraqi government's ongoing efforts to achieve stability and enhance a safe and encouraging environment for work and investment.
The downgrading of the security classification will open the way for British companies to enter the Iraqi market, and the decision will contribute to reducing the costs of insurance on travel and work, which will enhance opportunities for economic and investment collaboration between Iraq and the United Kingdom.
In this context, the Ministry calls on other western countries, including the United States of America, Canada, and the European Union countries (Germany, France, Belgium, Italy, Austria, and the Netherlands), to review their security classifications for Iraq. As well the Ministry encourages these countries to take similar steps that support Iraq's efforts to enhance economic cooperation.
The Ministry affirms that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein, will address official letters to the concerned countries, urging them to review their security classifications for Iraq in line with the positive developments and the significant improvement in the security situation.
The Ministry reiterates its commitment to work with its international partners to strengthen bilateral relations and provide an appropriate environment for expanding cooperation across various areas, in a way that serves common interests and enhances stability and development in Iraq and the region.
(Source: Foreign Ministry of the Republic of Iraq )
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