Jordan congratulates Iraq on holding parliamentary elections

AMMAN — The government on Tuesday congratulated the Iraqi people and government on holding their parliamentary elections, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

State Minister for Media Affairs Mohammad Momani praised the achievements, describing it as a “vital step towards retrieving security and stability in brotherly Iraq”. Momani stressed that holding the elections marks the victories that Iraq has gained against terrorist organisations, especially Daesh.

The minister, who is also the government’s spokesperson, commended the social, political and security measures that were taken during the electoral process, in addition to ensuring the participation of all parties and society segments.

He stressed Jordan’s support to the Iraqi leadership and people to overcome the political, economic and security challenges, and retrieve its pivotal pan-Arab role.