World leaders congratulate Iraq on National Day

World leaders congratulate Iraq on National Day
2026-10-03T09:53:07+00:00

Shafaq News- Baghdad (Updated at 19:03)

Leaders and governments around the world sent congratulations to Iraq on Saturday as the country marked its National Day, the 94th anniversary of its independence.

Iraq became independent on Oct. 3, 1932, when it was admitted to the League of Nations as a sovereign state, ending the British mandate over the country. It was the first Arab state to join the League. The Iraqi Cabinet designated Oct. 3 as the country's National Day in 2020, and the date was later confirmed as a public holiday.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated the Iraqi people, highlighting the close ties between Washington and Baghdad and their shared commitment to a strong and prosperous future.

Referring to Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi’s July visit to Washington and meeting with President Donald Trump, he said the economic partnerships announced during the visit showed the potential for greater cooperation between American and Iraqi businesses. Rubio also welcomed Iraq’s efforts to strengthen its sovereignty and contribute to security and stability in the region.

King Charles III, in a message to Iraqi President Nizar Amedi, said he valued the strength of bilateral ties and expressed hope for continued cooperation between Iraq and Britain in addressing shared challenges.

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito also congratulated Amedi, wishing the Iraqi people further progress and prosperity. He highlighted the importance of strengthening Iraqi-Japanese relations and maintaining cooperation on shared interests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a message to PM Ali Al-Zaidi, wished the Iraqi people peace, stability, and prosperity, expressing Kyiv's intention to intensify bilateral dialogue with Iraq.

Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf extended his congratulations to Amedi, wishing him health and happiness and the Iraqi people continued progress and prosperity. He also voiced hope for closer ties and further development of relations between the two countries.

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung praised the steady growth of cooperation between Seoul and Baghdad, describing their ties as rooted in longstanding friendship and deep trust. He called for Iraq’s continued progress and prosperity.

Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, meanwhile, pointed to the historical and cultural ties between the Iraqi and Uzbek peoples as a strong foundation for broad and long-lasting relations between the two countries.

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