Iraq Declines to Support Syria’s New President Ahmed Al-Sharaa
The Syrian presidency revealed the countries congratulating Ahmed Al-Sharaa; notably, Iraq, Libya, and Tunisia expressed no support. Countries such as Egypt and Saudi Arabia did congratulate him, as did several Western leaders. The Iraqi Foreign Minister indicated no reservations in engaging with Syria’s new leadership and announced an invitation for Al-Sharaa to the upcoming Arab League summit.
On Thursday, the Syrian presidency disclosed which nations congratulated Ahmed Al-Sharaa upon his accession to the presidency. The announcement highlighted that while most Arab countries offered their congratulations, Iraq, Libya, and Tunisia notably refrained from doing so. Conversely, several nations, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, Jordan, Bahrain, and Oman, promptly extended their best wishes.
In addition to Arab nations, several Western leaders acknowledged Al-Sharaa’s new position. These leaders included Russian President Vladimir Putin, French President Emmanuel Macron, and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz. However, Iraq’s official stance regarding Al-Sharaa’s election as Syria’s president is still pending.
Earlier today, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein stated in an interview with France 24 that Iraq holds no objections to engaging with Syria’s new leadership. Moreover, he announced plans to invite all Arab leaders, including Al-Sharaa, to the upcoming Arab League summit scheduled for May. Furthermore, Syrian Transitional Government Foreign Minister Asaad Al-Shibani announced his imminent visit to Baghdad following an official invitation.
In summary, Iraq remains notably silent in response to Ahmed Al-Sharaa’s presidential appointment in Syria, unlike other Arab and Western nations that have expressed congratulations. Although the Iraqi Foreign Minister indicated openness to future engagement with Al-Sharaa’s leadership and plans to include him in the forthcoming Arab League summit, an official stance from Iraq is yet to materialize.
Original Source: shafaq.com
