The President, Meeting with Vatican's Pope Francis, Stresses the Importance of Strengthening Efforts to Bring Peace and Stability to the Region
Today at the Vatican, President Salih met with His Holiness Pope
Francis. An official
reception was made at the Vatican headquarters by His Holiness Pope Francis as well as a number of Vatican’s
Cardinals and bishops for His Excellency
the President.
During the meeting, the President asserted
that the fraternity and peaceful coexistence among Muslims, Christians and
other spectrums of the society is the only way to eradicate extremism in all
its forms and types, indicating that the terrorist crimes committed against all
Iraqi components are contrary to the religious tradition of Islam.
His
Excellency stated that the crisis which the region suffer from could be
resolved by adopting dialogue and understandings, noted the importance of
enhancing the efforts aiming at prevailing peace, security and stability in the
region.
The President paid homage to the Pope
Francis's sincere attitudes in urging unity, harmony and enhancing the bonds of
national cohesion among all the people of Iraq.
His Holiness's desire and call to prevail
peace and security, in addition to bring about coexistence among the followers
of the divine religious and prevent further escalation regionally and
internationally, were commended by the President.
Pope Francis, in turn, highlighted the need
for further advancement in the promotion Iraq's stability. It is important to
give priority to open dialogue which would reach to attain positive
understandings in addition to promote peaceful coexistence to strengthen the
ties of friendships and to consolidate, peace and moderation, he added.
Arrangement for the Papal visit to Iraq
which is scheduled to be paid at a later date by His Holiness was discussed
during the meeting.
The President had met with Vatican's Pope
at the Vatican in November 24, 2018. The recent visit comes While the region is
confronted with unprecedented challenges.
Presedent