​​​​​​​Al-Sisi to Turkey from Baghdad summit: Stop supporting terrorist groups

 "Egypt rejects all foreign interference in Iraq's affairs and illegal attacks on its lands, and calls on various forces to respect the sovereignty of this ancient country and the choices of its people," Sisi said.

He added, "We meet today to renew support and commitment to the established principles of international relations, which are not in dispute, which are good neighborliness, non-aggression, mutual respect for the sovereignty of states, unconditional abstaining from interfering in their internal affairs, stopping the policy of imposing a fait accompli in the use of military or physical force, as well as not providing safe havens or any form of support for terrorist and extremist groups or the transfer of their members from one country to another.

Al-Sisi’s speech is a clear message directed at Turkey, which is launching attacks on Iraqi lands, interfering in the affairs of states, and transporting terrorist groups and mercenaries.

 In turn, French President Emmanuel Macron said, during a speech at the opening of the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership today (Saturday), that "the Iraqis fought terrorism above all, and we are here with you in cooperating to hold the upcoming elections, which will be a new stage for Iraq."

Macron added that "this conference is important and serves as a bridge to fight terrorism and achieve stability, confront sectarian and ethnic friction and achieve economic security."

He said that Iraq must play its full role in maintaining peace and stability through coordination with countries in the region, and overcoming differences by working to combat terrorism.

He added, "Everyone who fights terrorism is our brother, and we affirm France's continued support for Iraq and coordination of efforts to combat terrorism and develop economic aspects and infrastructure, and we are ready in terms of financing and persuading the international community to contribute to this, and it is a great honor for France to participate in this conference, and we will be a partner for everyone to build paths."  to cooperate.”

As for Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, he said that the Saudi leadership spares no effort in supporting Iraq at all levels, and affirmed the Saudi government's commitment to supporting, stabilizing and developing Iraq, and standing by it.

The Saudi Foreign Minister added, during his participation in the Baghdad Summit for Cooperation and Partnership, that the meeting coincides with challenges that require us to raise the level of coordination, noting that Saudi Arabia continues to coordinate with Iraq to confront the threat of extremism, and he valued the role of the Iraqi government in controlling the uncontrolled weapons in the hands of the militias.

Prince Faisal bin Farhan said that dialogue is the Kingdom's approach to dealing with any international or regional differences, and he reiterated Saudi Arabia's support for Al-Kazemi's government to ensure the stability of Iraq.

Baghdad, the capital of isolated and almost isolated Iraq for 18 years, hosts leaders and senior officials from the regional neighboring countries, along with France and the United States, in a conference in which the government of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi seeks guarantees for the stability of Iraq and its distance from regional tensions and external interference.

The conference will be attended by leaders, most notably the French president, the Jordanian monarch, the Egyptian president, the prime ministers of the UAE and Kuwait, and the foreign ministers of Iran and Turkey.

The conference is expected to discuss a range of security, political and economic files.

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