BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. The Islamic world is
experiencing one of the most complex and sensitive phases of its
modern history, and the international system is facing serious
challenges, First Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of
Representatives, Adnan Faihan Mousa, said, Trend's correspondent
reports from the event.
Mousa made the remark at the opening ceremony of the 20th
Session of the Conference of the Parliamentary Union of the
Organization of Islamic Cooperation (PUIC) in Baku.
He noted that the events that have taken place in various
regions of the Islamic world over the past year have seriously
questioned the effectiveness of international law and global
governance mechanisms.
"Today, the Islamic Ummah is experiencing one of the most
complex periods in its modern history. What has happened in the
past year and this year shows that our wounds have not yet healed.
The international system is under threat, and the institutions
created to protect laws, treaties, and international agreements
have been unable to prevent evil, aggression, and excessive
violence," he pointed out.
In his speech, the official highlighted the events taking place
around Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, and Iran.
"The genocide and war that the Palestinian people, especially
the residents of Gaza, are facing continue. At the same time, daily
attacks are being carried out against Jerusalem. In Lebanon, the
people are facing the consequences of a devastating war, and the
southern areas of Beirut and the south of the country have been
confronted with devastation, ruins, and destroyed settlements. In
addition, the ongoing occupation activities in Syria and the
tensions created by the U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran have
created a dangerous situation between the countries of the region,"
he said.
According to him, these processes also directly affect the
security of global trade and the functioning of international
transport routes.
"These attacks and provocations are a threat not only to the
security and stability of the countries of the region, but also to
the entire world. This policy only serves Zionist expansionism,
attempts to control the wealth of our peoples and weaken our
national security," he stressed.
The deputy speaker noted that the current situation poses a
great historical responsibility to Islamic countries.
"Over-reliance on the intervention of foreign powers and the
mediation of forces that do not respect international law has only
led to greater dependence, deeper disagreements, and the
transformation of our countries into a competition arena for great
powers," he said.
According to him, parliaments, as institutions representing the
will of the people, should encourage governments to make more
independent and sovereign decisions.
"The task of our parliaments is not only to make statements. We
must direct our governments to policies that protect national
interests and strengthen collective security," he noted.
The deputy speaker also shared concrete initiatives that can be
implemented within the framework of the PUIC.
He stressed, first of all, the importance of strengthening
parliamentary diplomacy.
"Joint parliamentary commissions and mediation mechanisms should
be established between member states to resolve differences and
prevent conflicts. Our goal should be to protect our region from
conflicts dictated by foreign powers," he said.
The Iraqi official noted that it is also important to expand
economic cooperation.
"Our parliaments should adopt new laws to facilitate capital
flows, protect supply chains and promote mutual investment. These
steps could lead to the formation of a common Islamic market in the
future, ensuring food security and sustainable development," he
stressed.
He also touched on the issues of water and maritime security,
saying that the countries of the region should cooperate more
closely to protect strategic waterways.
"Parliaments should encourage governments to ensure the security
of vital sea routes. At the same time, we must oppose the
militarization of the region and foreign military interventions
under the pretext of protecting these routes," he noted.
The speaker of the Iraqi parliament also proposed the
establishment of joint development and assistance funds for regions
affected by conflicts and natural disasters.
"Our parliaments should form a legislative framework that
facilitates the contribution of governments and national
institutions to joint assistance and development funds. This will
accelerate the reconstruction of the affected areas and reduce
dependence on conditional foreign aid," he said.
At the end of his speech, the speaker of the Iraqi parliament
stressed his country's commitment to the development of
inter-parliamentary cooperation.
"Iraq is firmly opposed to the use of its territory and airspace
against any neighboring state. Today, our governments need strong
legislative support and the initiative role of parliaments. The
rapid implementation of the recommendations and legislative
initiatives that will be adopted as a result of our conference in
our national parliaments will serve a stronger, independent, and
influential future for the Islamic world," he added.
