The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington welcomes the vote of the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the war authorizations of 1991 and 2002…

The Embassy of the Republic of Iraq in Washington welcomes the vote of the U.S. House of Representatives to repeal the war authorizations of 1991 and 2002. This step strengthens the principle of sovereignty and opens a new chapter in Iraq-U.S. relations based on mutual respect and shared interests. We look forward to its approval soon by the Senate.

The decision of the U.S. House of Representatives to end the outdated war authorizations against Iraq reflects a growing recognition of the need to move beyond the past and to build partnerships rooted in development, stability, and peace. We await the Senate’s ratification of this important step to reinforce this positive trajectory.

Repealing the war authorizations highlights a distinguished political and legislative approach in Washington and presents an opportunity to enhance cooperation with Iraq in areas such as economy, education, energy, and culture. Iraq looks forward to the Senate’s completion of this process.

Iraq values this historic step, which contributes to strengthening our image as a responsible partner. We reaffirm our commitment to working with the United States to support regional stability and international cooperation, while looking forward to the Senate’s final ratification.
We consider this decision an important milestone in the development of our relations with our friends in the United States IQUS. It is a clear message to the international community that Iraq today is a partner for peace and an active voice in advancing development and shared prosperity. We look forward to the Senate translating this message into reality through its approval.