Iraq marked its Independence Day today, recalling its admission to the League of Nations in 1932 and recognition as the first Arab country to emerge from colonial mandate to full sovereignty.
Messages of congratulations poured in from abroad. Qatar’s Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani sent greetings to President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, joined by Qatar’s Deputy Amir and Prime Minister.
Jordan’s King Abdullah II also cabled his best wishes, expressing hopes for Iraq’s stability and prosperity.
From Yerevan, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan congratulated Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani while emphasizing opportunities for deeper cooperation.
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko marked the occasion with a call to expand economic ties, and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev referenced his recent meeting with President Rashid in New York, voicing support for stronger bilateral relations.
The anniversary also recalls the reign of King Faisal I, who was placed on the throne in 1921 and oversaw Iraq’s path to independence. King Faisal I sought to unite Iraq’s diverse communities and navigate between nationalist aspirations and foreign influence during the formative years of the state. His leadership secured Iraq’s entry into the League of Nations and cemented its status as a sovereign nation.
Iraq celebrates Independence Day
