Recognition of statehood ‘rewards Palestinian people’ says Iraqi president
The Iraqi President, Barham Salih, has voiced his support for the recognition of Palestinian statehood, stating that such acknowledgment would be a well-deserved reward for the Palestinian people. Salih made these remarks during a meeting with the Palestinian Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Akl, in Baghdad yesterday.
During the meeting, President Salih reiterated Iraq’s unwavering stance in support of the Palestinian cause, emphasizing the need for the international community to recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. He further stressed that granting statehood to Palestine would be a significant step towards achieving a just and lasting solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The Palestinian Ambassador expressed his gratitude for Iraq’s longstanding support for the Palestinian people and their quest for self-determination. He also praised President Salih’s commitment to advocating for the recognition of Palestinian statehood on the global stage.
These statements come amidst renewed international efforts to revive the stalled Israeli-Palestinian peace process. The issue of recognizing Palestinian statehood has been a contentious one, with various countries and organizations taking differing positions on the matter.
President Salih’s comments reflect Iraq’s historical solidarity with the Palestinian cause and its ongoing support for the rights of the Palestinian people. The recognition of Palestinian statehood continues to be a divisive issue, with implications for the broader Middle East region.
Sources Analysis
Iraqi President Barham Salih has a history of advocating for Palestinian rights and has been vocal about the need for a two-state solution in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The Palestinian Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Akl, is likely to support such statements given his role and the interests of the Palestinian leadership in achieving statehood recognition.
Fact Check
These statements by President Salih and the Palestinian Ambassador are verified facts as they were made publicly during a meeting in Baghdad. The positions and opinions expressed by them are their own and represent their respective governments’ stances on the issue.
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