Baghdad, January 29 (QNA) - Iraq's presidency has firmly rejected any form of foreign interference in the process of forming a new government, describing it as a purely internal and sovereign matter.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the presidency said Iraq's political affairs are decided solely by Iraqis, in accordance with the constitution and the democratic system based on elections.
It stressed that respect for national sovereignty is essential to political stability, particularly during the government formation process, which is based on the results of the parliamentary elections held in November, where voter turnout was described as high.
The presidency also reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to a balanced foreign policy, based on openness, cooperation and mutual respect, while rejecting interference in domestic affairs and promoting shared interests and regional stability. (QNA)