Jordan – Analysts: Baghdad Conference has common political, economic, security importance

Location: Amman, Jordan
Language: Arabic
Duration: 00:03:25
Voice: Natural
Source: A24 Jordan
Restriction: A24 subscribers
Date: 21/11/2022
Storyline:
From the lowest elevation on earth, the Dead Sea, supportive messages, serious initiatives, and strategic plans to support Iraq’s security, stability and democratic processes were launched by 12 countries participating in the second Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership, which Jordan hosted in partnership with France and Iraq.
The conference highlighted the importance of Iraq’s great victory in combating terrorism and extremism in achieving sustainable development and economic growth.
Analysts said that the meeting is essential for achieving comprehensive development and economic integration with Iraq in many sectors, including energy, water, electrical interconnection, food and health security, transportation, infrastructure projects, and climate protection.
Participants unanimously agreed to strengthen regional relations, promote regional dialogue, make cooperation projects a success and not interfere in internal affairs.

Shot list:

• Soundbite (Awni Al-Daoud – Economic Analyst)
  “The repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war raised many political and economic issues, including food security and energy security, which can only be faced by a joint regional and international alliance. That is why the countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council, the United Nations, the European Union and neighboring countries Egypt, Turkey and Iraq participated in the event under the auspices of France, the first sponsor of this summit. These countries support stability, security and economy in the region. Iraq is important as an oil country, so all countries support Iraq’s stability and security.”

• Soundbite (Mokhtar Haddad – Iranian Journalist)
  Through this conference, the countries of the region can form joint alliances and various economic partnerships. These partnerships will have an impact on the political, social, economic and cultural levels. Bilateral relations will benefit everyone. Iran has an important role in the region and with these diverse partnerships; the people of the region will be positively affected

• Soundbite (Dia Al-Kawaz – Iraqi journalist)
  “We hope that the countries of the region will play an active role in Iraq. Iran plays an important role and has a great influence in Iraq, especially in military, security and economic affairs. Food resources come from Iran as well. We hope that the recommendations of the conference will be implemented and that Iran will not interfere in Iraqi politics.”