AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The United Nations representative in Iraq, Mohammad Al-Hassani, announced on Monday that an agreement had been reached with Iraq's top Shia cleric, Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani, for collaborative efforts to bolster Iraq's position regionally and internationally.
“I was honored to meet with His Eminence Ayatollah Al-Sistani and to listen to his wisdom and insights on Iraq and the region,” Al-Hassani said during a press conference in Najaf following the meeting.
“As you know, His Eminence holds a prominent position in the Islamic world and globally, and I am pleased with this meeting. We have agreed to work together to strengthen Iraq’s standing.”
Al-Hassani emphasized, “We do not accept any disrespect toward the religious authority. Ayatollah Sistani's counsel is highly respected by special envoys, and we reiterated that the United Nations will continue supporting Iraq.”
He added, “Ayatollah Al-Sistani requested that I prioritize Iraq’s interests in our initiatives,” noting that the Ayatollah expects Iraq to strengthen its relations with neighboring countries.
“We are committed to supporting Iraq’s priorities and will only intervene in an advisory capacity,” Al-Hassani concluded.
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