Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed today, Monday, that he is realistic and will not claim that he will eliminate corruption completely, but it is important that there is a real will and not hesitate to hold anyone involved in corruption accountable.
The American newspaper The New York Times said in a report after its dialogue with Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani on Monday, that Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa al-Sudani hopes to convince the world that he is capable of solving the country’s chronic problems, represented by corruption and political instability, and making Iraq a partner. It can be relied upon by the United Nations.
The newspaper explained: "Al-Sudani is a product of state institutions. He understands the citizens and their priorities. He is one of the second generation of politicians in the post-Saddam regime. They are the closest to the people and understand that the street wants change."
It added: “Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani is the first Iraqi leader, since 2003, who spent his entire life inside Iraq, and never left it, even though Saddam Hussein ordered the execution of his father.
It continued: "Al-Sudani was able to win the support of Iraqis from almost all political spectrums, and he seemed clear, serious, and practical."
It indicated that Al-Sudani seeks assistance from the United Nations to confront the challenge of severe environmental change that causes drought and desertification.
The newspaper explained that Al- Sudani seeks to open more investments from Europe and the United States, and to strengthen efforts with Arab countries to help build the infrastructure for natural gas production.
It said: "Al-Sudani understands the energy problem and aims to make Iraq more self-sufficient in the field of energy, and that it is not possible to rely on imported gas forever."
It explained: "Al-Sudani is trying to begin to address the frustration that Iraqi youth feel in trying to obtain government jobs."
The newspaper quoted the Prime Minister as saying: “He is realistic, and he will not claim that he will eliminate corruption completely, but it is important that there is a real will and no hesitation in holding anyone involved in corruption accountable.”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency