Prime Minister Muhammed S. Al-Sudani attended the General Tribal Conference of the Bani Hajim tribes on Saturday, held in Baghdad and Al-Muthanna Province.
In remarks during the event, Al-Sudani congratulated the tribal leaders for convening the gathering, recalling “the heroic stances of the Iraqi tribes in supporting civil and communal peace, and their great response to the call of the supreme religious authority to confront terrorism,” according to a statement from his media office.
“Their sons rushed to defend the unity of Iraq, offering many martyrs and wounded heroes,” he added, while praising the “honorable role of the Bani Hajim tribes and other tribes in resolving disputes.” Al-Sudani stressed the need to “stand against any behavior that tarnishes the image of the tribe, as it represents a fundamental pillar for building the state and society.”
Highlighting the alignment between tribal values and national priorities, Al-Sudani said, “The Supreme Religious Authority had identified the needs and requirements of our people, the very same priorities reflected in the government program—foremost among them preventing external interference, upholding the rule of law, confining weapons to the state, and combating all forms of corruption.” He urged continued cooperation with Iraq’s tribes to translate these priorities into concrete action.
Al-Sudani also noted that there is “a general sense of satisfaction with the government’s work,” saying that the administration has focused on addressing citizens’ top concerns and correcting past mistakes.
On economic reforms, the Prime Minister pointed to significant progress. He stated that Iraq has moved to “halt waste in electricity production and gas flaring,” and that by the end of 2027, “all power plants will operate on Iraqi gas.” Al-Sudani confirmed that Iraq, which previously spent 6 trillion dinars annually importing petroleum derivatives, has now achieved self-sufficiency.
