Foreign Minister: Qatar Ready to Support Iraq to Restore Its Regional and International Role

Foreign Minister: Qatar Ready to Support Iraq to Restore Its Regional and International Role

New York – Information Office – 22 September

Qatar's Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani has affirmed Qatar's readiness to support brotherly Iraq in order to restore the unity of its people, rebuild its damaged areas and restore its Arab, regional and international role.

Addressing the high-level event on supporting accountability and justice for post-conflict in Iraq, HE the Foreign Minister expressed Qatar's aspiration to work with the international community to support Iraq and to promote international peace and security.

HE the Foreign Minister said that the presence ISIS group Daesh in Iraq and the horrific crimes it had committed in this sisterly country posed a threat to the stability of Iraq and the security of the region and the world, adding that Daesh crimes pushed large waves of displaced persons and refugees from the countries of the region to escape and leave their homes and areas in order to preserve their lives.

HE the Minister of Foreign Affairs said that the unity and solidarity of the international community was the decisive factor in defeating terrorists at all levels. He referred to "the harsh and costly experience of the spread of the terrorism phenomenon and its grave dangers to the unity and stability of States and the atrocities committed by terrorist organizations constitute a flagrant violation of the international law, the international humanitarian law and human rights ".

"It is important to recognize that the defeat of terrorism and the gains achieved have been extremely costly at various levels," HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani said, adding "Qatar appreciates the sacrifices made by its counterterrorism partners and reiterates its commitment to work with them to combat terrorism in all its forms, depriving it of safe haven and drying its sources and resources.

He said this encourages us for further cooperation and joint action, saying that "We are meeting today to discuss what needs to be done after the elimination of the ISIS Daesh in Iraq and soon in Syria and wherever terrorists are."

HE the Minister considered that the transition to justice, redress for victims and accountability of terrorists "will be a message of hope for the family of the State that we are on the right track to eradicate terrorism and punish terrorists for their crimes and to deal with the roots of terrorism based on the international law", stressing the importance of justice for victims and survivors of Daesh crimes in Iraq and the region.

HE the Minister stressed that adherence to the rule of law, respect for human rights and protection of the people is crucial to root out terrorism and consolidate the gains made.

He said that the barbaric destruction and looting of archaeological sites and cultural property constituted a war crime and a crime against humanity as a whole, " as these sites and monuments are part of the human heritage", calling for the prosecution of perpetrators.

HE the Foreign Minister congratulated HE the Prime Minister of Iraq Dr. Haider Al-Abadi, , and the brotherly Iraqi people on "the decisive achievements made in defeating terrorism and liberating Iraqi lands from the forces of evil and darkness."

He expressed his deep condolences to the families of the victims and expressed his deep appreciation to the International Coalition Against the ISIS group Daesh for its great role in supporting Iraq and confronting terrorism in the region and the world. "

HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani his expressed thanks to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for the UN efforts in Iraq.