The President of the Republic, Nizar Amidi, confirmed today, Sunday, that religious and societal diversity in Iraq represents a fundamental pillar for enriching national and cultural identity, emphasizing the importance of preserving it and enhancing the values of coexistence and brotherhood among all components.
The media office of the Presidency stated in a statement followed by the Video News Agency that "Amidi received at the Palace of Peace in Baghdad, the Antiochian Patriarch of the Syriac Catholics in the world, Mar Ignatius Joseph III Yonan, and the accompanying delegation."
The statement added that the President confirmed during the meeting that all Iraqis, regardless of their religious affiliations and community spectra, are partners in building the homeland and enriching its culture, noting that protecting diversity ensures the freedom to practice beliefs and enhances social unity, providing a life of dignity and security.
For his part, the Patriarch expressed his appreciation for the President's positions and his interest in cementing the values of brotherhood and coexistence, commending the efforts aimed at strengthening the ties between community components and consolidating national belonging.