Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi Meets a Number of EU Ambassadors to Iraq ……….. Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met today, Monday, with a number of the European Union ambassadors to Iraq. Prime Minister Al-Zaidi outlined the government’s vision for the next phase, including its reform agenda and development plans. He stressed that confining arms to the hands of the state is not merely a slogan, but a policy already being implemented, and that the government remains committed to this course, particularly as Coalition forces are scheduled to complete their withdrawal by September 30. The Prime Minister also highlighted the government’s efforts to combat corruption, stressing that no one will be allowed to misuse the Iraqi people’s wealth or gamble with their future. He affirmed that no one who violates the law or steals Iraq’s public funds will be beyond the reach of justice, and that the government will work to recover the assets looted during previous periods. The Prime Minister affirmed that the government is working to make Iraq a meeting point, not a point of confrontation, while rejecting any dealings by foreign states with any domestic party in a manner that undermines Iraq’s sovereignty. He also emphasized the government’s open-door policy toward international cooperation across various sectors, including energy, industry, and agriculture, and invited all European companies to establish economic partnerships with Iraq, noting that the government is moving forward with a comprehensive reform drive and legislative amendments aimed at developing the national economy and achieving development. For their part, the European Union ambassadors commended the government’s vision and policies, particularly with regard to economic affairs, combating corruption, and confining arms to the hands of the state. They also expressed their countries’ readiness to enter into significant economic and development partnerships with Iraq. ………. Media Office of the Prime Minister June 29, 2026