His Excellency President of the Republic of Iraq Dr. Barham Salih
Your Excellency,
I
put forward to your Excellency a national proposal entitled “National
Covenant” that may help us getting out of the current crises. The focus
is on certain important “red lines” such as sovereignty, security and
economy that should protect our homeland and its’ unity.
As
I am so enthusiastic about the revival of Iraq “the Cradle of
Civilization”, I call upon the three presidencies to organize a
“round-table” meeting, where political and parliamentary alliances
gather for a civil and responsible dialogue, which will lead to
reconciliation; forgiveness; and understanding, away from regional and
international tensions, differences and shattering. Especially that the
current ministerial cabinet is not complete yet and people are still
waiting to be provided with services (electricity, water…etc.).
Certainly,
the solution should be internal, means Iraqis should solve their own
problems. It is possible to do that, based on the good will, and when we
rely on a “National Covenant” founded on: sovereignty, security,
economy, the interest of the nation and its’ unity. Such document will
serve as a “pledge” for all parties, enabling them to build, in a sound
manner, a state of, citizenship, law and institutions, away from quotas
(sectarianism) and disputes over power and money. It is also important
to eliminate extremism that weakens the state; stops its’ progress;
violates the dignity of citizens; and delays the availability of
services.
Iraqis
of all ethnicities and religions will definitely “derive” from this
document: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and solidarity.
Ultimately, they will stand firm and steadfast, facing all those who may
offend them.
National
unity does not mean, at all, the removal of differences of view that
are natural, but it helps people to accept each other and live in
harmony. This way, we will be able to keep up with the rest of the
civilized world.
I hope that your Excellency will share this idea with the Prime Minister and the Parliamentary Leader.
Profound regards,
Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako
Patriarch of the Chaldean Church