In a statement, the foreign ministry said the Iraqi people had, for years, endured terrible torment and experienced hardship as the battles against the Islamic State had devastated the country.
“Malaysia realises the complex challenges faced by the Iraqi government.
“The needs can be far more critical than we think. Therefore, it is imperative for us and the international community to mobilise, expedite and promote an inclusive approach in Iraq’s reconstruction.”
The statement was read out by the ministry’s deputy secretary-general, Kennedy Jawan, during the Ministerial Level Meeting at the Kuwait International Conference for the Reconstruction of Iraq yesterday.
“We are confident that this conference will produce positive outcomes to assist the Iraqi government to restore and rebuild the country and will yield tangible benefits in the everyday life of its citizens,” it said.
The statement said the world now faced new challenges to reconstruct and rebuild Iraq as well as to achieve stability and security.
“It must be emphasised that while the reconstruction of physical infrastructure is a priority, the improvement of the well-being, the provision of job opportunities and the enhancement of the capacity building of the Iraqi people are equally important.
“Thus, all parties in Iraq must continue to work together towards national reconciliation as this is the key to achieve a balance between Iraq’s stabilisation, reconstruction and development plans.”