Trump's envoy: Iraq's stability and prosperity depend on unifying security forces under government leadership.

The new US President's Special Envoy to Iraq, Mark Savaya, affirmed on Friday that Iraq is of paramount importance to the region and the United States, and that it is one of the strongest and most valuable US partners. He emphasized that the Iraqi leadership has taken significant steps to steer the country in the right direction. In a statement published on his X platform and monitored by the Iraq Times Agency, Savaya said, "Over the past three years, the Iraqi leadership has taken important steps to steer the country in the right direction, politically and economically. Iraq has begun to recover as a sovereign state, working to reduce external influences and place all weapons under government control." He added, "Iraq still needs continued support to maintain this trajectory, and there will be no place for armed groups operating outside the authority of the state in Iraq. All groups must be unified under a single command."

He further stated that "Iraq's stability and prosperity depend on having unified security forces under the command of one government and one flag representing all Iraqis." He noted that "the interests of the Iraqi people and the region as a whole depend on a fully sovereign Iraq, free from foreign interference and committed to serving its citizens and living in peace." With its neighbors.”

He noted that “unity and cooperation between the Iraqi federal and regional authorities are essential to ensuring sustainable security, economic growth, and national cohesion,” adding that “Iraq is a pivotal country in the region and must play its natural role in promoting regional peace, security, and stability. Iraq should not regress to the past or adopt an approach that hinders progress and unity.”

The US envoy continued, “My mission, on behalf of President Trump, is to engage with Iraq and support its ongoing pursuit of stability, sovereignty, and prosperity. Iraq remains of vital importance to both the region and the United States, and will continue to be one of America’s strongest and most valued partners. I am committed to strengthening this relationship in this honorable role as envoy.”