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Official speeches concerning the independence of national decision-making acquire profound significance in the current political landscape, particularly when coinciding with national occasions that evoke the meanings of statehood and homeland sanctity. In this context, Parliament Speaker Haibat al-Halbousi affirmed, in an official statement issued on the occasion of National Sovereignty Day, that Iraq sovereignty remains above all considerations and is not subject to compromise or bargaining, considering it a constitutional and national responsibility and a great trust upon all state institutions and national forces. Al-Halbousi clarified in his remarks that Iraq possesses full sovereignty and an independent decision made by the will of its people, stressing the necessity for the authority of the state and the law alone to prevail across all Iraqi territories. He added that the country will by no means transform into an arena for settling regional or international conflicts, nor will it be a corridor for attacking other parties, firmly rejecting any exposure of national lands, airspace, or resources to any form of external interference or transgression. The parliament speaker pointed out that protecting the country territorial unity and the independence of its political decision is not a matter of courtesy, indicating that the strength of the state stems from respecting its constitution, the prestige of its institutions, and imposing the rule of law on everyone without exception. He mentioned that the immense sacrifices made by Iraqis to build a free and independent homeland require safeguarding them by establishing a strong state capable of preserving the dignity of its citizens, protecting its borders and supreme interests, and building balanced relations with various countries based on mutual respect and common national interest. Regarding foreign affairs, al-Halbousi extended appreciation and gratitude to all friendly countries that stood by Iraq and supported it during its fierce wars against terrorism. He affirmed in this regard that the conclusion of the international coalition mission does not mean the severance of cooperation ties, but rather represents a turning point and a transition toward a new phase based on joint coordination and mutual respect, ensuring the protection of national sovereignty and the safeguarding of internal decision stability. The parliament speaker concluded his assertions by emphasizing that the interest of the Iraqi people is the true compass that must take precedence over all narrow calculations and interests, renewing commitment to the fundamental principle that Iraq sovereignty is above all, and that there are no arms outside the framework of the law, nor any force that rivals or competes with official state institutions, in full compliance with constitutional provisions, consolidating the prestige of the nation, and protecting its security and stability.
