The Prime Minister, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Muhammad al-Sudani, received today, Monday, a number of commanders and officers of our heroic armed forces who participated in achieving victory over the terrorist ISIS gangs, and liberated Nineveh Governorate, which fell under the domination of the dark organization.
Al-Sudani praised the performance of the heroic men, from the various types of our armed forces and security forces, who gave their lives cheaply in order to liberate the homeland, and to preserve the constitutional and democratic gains that were achieved in the new Iraq, recalling, in the first place, the sacrifice of our righteous martyrs in order to achieve victory.
The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces reaffirmed the Armed Forces' commitment to their professional, constitutional and legal path, within the process of development, consolidation of security and civil peace, and the protection of a decent life for all our Iraqi people throughout the country.
Al-Sudani said during the meeting that the liberation of Mosul was one of the important battles, at a time when everyone expected that the matter would be settled in favor of the mythical state and the end of the Iraqi state.
He explained: "The whole world owes and appreciates the sacrifices of the Iraqis in that battle, because the ISIS gang did not only target Iraq, but rather it was a larger conspiracy to target the countries of the region," noting: "The deviant ideology of ISIS that it planned in closed circles was intended to prevail in the region." He pointed out: "It was the stance of the religious authority represented by Sayyid Ali al-Sistani, and the sacrifices of the Iraqis that thwarted the plot of ISIS."
The Commander-in-Chief continued: "We have the right to be proud of the sacrifices of all Iraqis that aborted the ISIS plot, and we also remember with respect and appreciation all the martyrs, starting with the martyrs, the leaders of victory."
Al-Sudani stressed: "Our battle with this terrorist group was a battle between truth and falsehood, and here we recall the words of the Commander of the Faithful, Imam Ali (when you know the truth, you will know its people). The world knew that the Iraqis are the truth because ISIS is the absolute falsehood."
He stressed that: "We have to preserve the work of the security establishment and its professional path in accordance with the law and the constitution, which is a commitment from all political forces, and within the political agreement under which the government was formed, and the House of Representatives voted on it," stressing: "Iraq today does not need combat foreign forces, and we are conducting advanced dialogues in order to determine the form of future relationship and cooperation with the international coalition.
He continued: "After the liberation battles, the Iraqis became more united than ever, after the sectarian violence and division prevailed after the years of change."
He stated that all Iraqis fought in one trench from all nationalities, religions, sects and components.
Al-Sudani stressed that: "We must review all plans and preparations and remain at this level of readiness required for any movement that the terrorist organization may resort to, which is trying to restore life to its ranks. Today we are facing the battle of stability, development and prosperity, which is not an easy task."
Al-Sudani recommended the leaders to take care of the families of the martyrs, and strive to follow up on their affairs, indicating: "It is a legitimate and moral task, and an important message for all officials, starting with the speaker."
He also recommended the officers to take care of the affiliates, stressing: "The lowest military rank is the most important stone in the security establishment, and it is an important prelude to achieving victory and sustaining security."
The Commander-in-Chief stated: "The sustainability of security and stability are political and social goals for the citizen and the government, and that construction and development need to maintain stability and extend the law, which is the environment that the citizen and state institutions are waiting for to implement plans and policies in the field of development and services, and we also need in this period to train and update all means of confrontation at various levels.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency