The Prime Minister, Muhammad Al-Sudani, received today, Thursday morning, the Patriarch of the Syriac Catholics of Antioch, Mar Ignatius Youssef III Younan, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the Minister of Immigration and Displaced.
Al-Sudani pointed out during the meeting, according to a statement by his media office, to the authenticity of the Christian component within the fabric of the Iraqi people, and that the government places among its goals and responsibilities the sustainability of intellectual and human rapprochement and convergence among all Iraqis, and nurturing the reasons for a dignified coexistence for all the diversity of the Iraqi spectrum, which is rich in its cohesion and one history. “
He welcomed the desire of the Council of Syriac Catholic Bishops in the world to convene for the first time in Iraq at its session this year, stressing that the diversity of the Iraqi people and its transformation into a source of strength and cultural openness that enhances the cohesion of the people of this country.
For his part, His Beatitude the Patriarch expressed his appreciation for the positions and directions of the Prime Minister, stressing that the recent sedition attempts by disrespecting religions and attacking the heavenly Books represent nothing but misguided people, and the international community must curb these abusive voices that sow enmity and hatred.
He also praised Al-Sudani’s interest in all components of the Iraqi people, especially the youth.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency