Baghdad, The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, confirmed today, Tuesday, that Basra’s success in organizing the Gulf 25 is an indicator of Iraq’s stability.
A statement by the Presidency of the Republic stated, “The President of the Republic received the Minister of Youth and Sports, Ahmed Al-Mubarqa, and congratulated him on the occasion of the Iraqi football team’s victory in the 25th Gulf Championship.”
Rashid stressed that “the success of the city of Basra in organizing the Gulf Championship is a positive indicator of the stability of the situation in Iraq, and it is also a message of reassurance to the world about the state of safety experienced by Iraqi cities after they have suffered a lot from terrorism and violence,” pointing to “the need to establish youth clubs and open libraries and entertainment venues and sports in all cities for the purpose of investing young people’s time in practicing their hobbies, developing their talents and developing their energies.”
For his part, the statement added, “The Minister of Youth reviewed the Ministry’s future plans to improve the reality of Iraqi sports,” noting that “the Ministry worked continuously, at the Asian and international levels, to lift the ban on Iraqi stadiums.”
He appreciated “the interest of the President of the Republic in the sports movement and his support for sports events and tournaments held in Iraq.”
Source: National Iraqi News Agency