Iraqi PM Pledges to Facilitate Return of Displaced Persons and Migrants Wishing to Come Back to Iraq

BAGHDAD / NINA /- 2, November / - Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi reaffirmed the government's commitment to creating favourable conditions for the return of displaced persons and migrants wishing to return to Iraq.

According to a statement issued by his media office, Al-Zaidi received on Monday His Beatitude Mar Ignatius Youssef III Younan, Patriarch of the Syriac Catholic Church in Iraq and the world, accompanied by a delegation.

The meeting discussed the situation of Christians in Iraq and the region, as well as ongoing efforts to facilitate the return of displaced persons and migrants to their areas of origin. The two sides also addressed a number of issues concerning members of this long-established component of Iraqi society.

Al-Zaidi stressed the government's commitment to providing appropriate conditions for the return of all displaced persons and migrants wishing to come back to Iraq. He noted that returnees would be included in the "Watan" (Homeland) Initiative, which provides residential plots of land.

The Prime Minister also directed the relevant authorities to facilitate procedures for issuing the Unified National Identity Card to Iraqis living abroad.

For his part, the Patriarch praised the efforts of the Prime Minister and the government in addressing the difficulties faced by Iraqis abroad and providing the necessary requirements to facilitate the return of displaced persons.

He also prayed for Iraq and its people to enjoy security, stability, peace and harmony./ End