Allawi calls on Iraqi leaders to play a real role towards the crisis in the region

2019/5/13 14:42

Allawi

[Baghdad-En]]
The leader of the National Coalition, Iyad Allawi, on Monday, called on Iraqi leaders to play a real role in the crisis that is ravaging the region.
In a statement to his press office, Allawi condemned the "prolonged exposure of a number of ships in international watersnear the UAE," stressing that "the United Nations should conduct a prompt and decisive investigation."

Allawi warned in his statement more than once of the dangers of escalation and tensions in the region, calling "Iraqi leaders and political forces to a real and urgent stand to address the crisis."

"Iraq will not be immune from any escalation between Iran and the United States and what happens will give a new opportunity to terrorism and start to reappear," he said.

He pointed out that "Iraq has not played the role expected of him towards the challenges and developments that are taking place in the region, although the opportunity is still available to bear its responsibilities, which is equivalent to its size and position in the region by bringing positions and finding solutions to ensure security and stability for the peoples of the region.

Allawi also stressed the importance of holding a regional peace and security conference to promote the values ​​of moderation and find solutions to the problems and challenges facing the countries of the region.

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