Speaker; Iraqi Intervention in domestic affairs will be rejected

Manama

Parliament Speaker Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al Mulla has reiterated Bahrain’s categorical rejection of any interference into its domestic affairs, prejudice of its Judiciary, breach of diplomatic norms and encroaching on the principle of national sovereignty.

“Such acts contravene the charters of the Arab League and the United Nations as well as the principles of good neighbourliness,” he remarked during a meeting with the Iraqi Ambassador to Bahrain, Dr. Ahmed Nayef Al Dulaimi yesterday.

Al Dulaimi was recently summoned by Foreign Affairs Minister Shaikh Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa following the arrest of terrorist cell members, who confessed that they received military training in Iraq.

Al Mulla urged Iraq to take firm and open measures to put an end to the activities of terror organisations and extremist groups, which used its territories to train on terrorist acts to subvert Bahrain’s security and stability.



He clarified that he was looking forward to an official parliamentary stance by the Iraqi Parliament confirming respect for Bahrain’s sovereignty and independence and rejecting any form of interference in its internal affairs.

He noted that the Kingdom had always supported Iraq’s security and stability.

In the meeting, Al Mulla highlighted the landmark achievements attained under the Reform Project spearheaded by His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa at all levels. “Bahrain, as a state of law and institutions, has made giant strides and launched unprecedented initiatives in many fields, including human rights, respect for cultural, religious and sectarian diversity and support and empowerment of Bahraini women,” he elaborated.