His Eminence Grand Religious Authority Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy to the Ambassador of the European Union to Iraq 22/2/2024 |
* Iraq's sovereignty and
the preservation of its national identity away from any interference. *
We are deeply
concerned about the world's silence regarding the Palestinian people and the
ongoing genocide against them. His Eminence, the Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh
Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) welcomes His Excellency the
Ambassador of the European Union to the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Thomas Seiler,
and the accompanying delegation. This comes within the framework of deepening
Iraqi-European relations and supporting Iraq and Najaf Al-Ashraf is an
important center for Islamic religion in the world, according to Mr. Seiler's
expression. His Eminence, the Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh
Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) sent a message to the European
Union affirming the importance of respecting Iraq's sovereignty and its
sovereign and legal decisions, welcoming at the same time any support that
would enhance Iraqi-European relations based on the foundation of supporting
Iraq economically and scientifically, especially after Europe had supportive
positions towards Iraq against the terrorism of previous dictatorships during
the rule of the Ba'athist regime and the terrorism faced by Iraq after 2003. His Eminence, the Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh
Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) expressed his concern about any
interference in the tasks of the Iraqi Parliament as they carry out their
duties in reviewing the Anti-Prostitution Law No. 8 of 1988, considering any
foreign intervention in this matter unacceptable and emphasizing the importance
of preserving the national, religious, and cultural identity of peoples away
from any external interference. His Eminence, the Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh
Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) emphasized in the core of his
message his great pain and regret for the global silence, and the need for any
action that would stop the bleeding of the Palestinian people who are suffering
from a genocide war that has affected children and women, calling on the
European Union countries to fulfill their true responsibilities to immediately
stop the war, prevent bloodshed, and displacement of the Palestinian people,
disregarding the feelings of millions of Muslims and humanity as a whole.
The Ambassador of the European Union expressed gratitude and appreciation for what His Eminence, the Religious Authority Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafy (may Allah prolong his life) has provided from his blessed time, broad horizons, and hospitality. |