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BAGHDAD (WAM)
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al Sudani reaffirmed his government's support for internal political consensus in Lebanon on Sunday.
Speaking at a joint press conference with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun at the Government Palace in Baghdad, where Aoun is currently on an official visit, Al Sudani stated, “Iraq supports internal political consensus in Lebanon and condemns the ongoing Israeli attacks on Lebanese territory.”
He noted that the Arab Fund initiative proposed by Iraq has received broad Arab support, adding that Iraq contributed $20 million to the Arab Fund for the Reconstruction of Lebanon.
For his part, the Lebanese President said Lebanon is committed to maintaining civil peace and upholding the principle of state sovereignty without becoming entangled in conflicts or provoking any party.
Aoun said, “At this critical juncture, we must all reaffirm Lebanon’s sovereignty over its entire territory,” emphasising that preserving civil peace is a fundamental pillar for building a just and strong state.
