Spain Commends Iraq's Efforts to Boost Sovereignty and State Control of Arms

Spanish Ambassador to Iraq, Alicia Rico Pérez, lauded the Iraqi government's efforts aimed at solidifying state sovereignty and restricting arms to its official institutions. Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi received the Spanish Ambassador, who conveyed congratulations from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on his successful confidence vote and the formation of the new government. Pérez affirmed her country's keenness to bolster bilateral relations between the two nations and expand joint cooperation across various fields. Prime Minister Al-Zaidi, for his part, underscored the depth of distinguished relations linking Iraq and Spain, expressing Baghdad's readiness to develop and elevate them, particularly in economic, developmental, and investment sectors, serving the common interests of both friendly peoples. The Spanish Ambassador reiterated her praise for the Iraqi government's achievements in reinforcing state sovereignty and control over weaponry, emphasizing that these pivotal steps effectively contribute to entrenching stability and improving the attractive investment environment. She expressed the desire of Spanish companies to expand their presence and investments in Iraq and actively participate in the country's developmental opportunities.