Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah, congratulates the Iraqis for launching the “Gulf 25” championship, and stresses that it is an opportunity to enhance cooperation between Iraq and its brothers from the Gulf countries

In a congratulatory statement issued by His Sovereignty, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, today, Friday 6/1/2023, blessed our Iraqi people on the occasion of the launch of the Gulf Football Cup “Gulf 25” in Basra Governorate, which will continue until January 19, and His Sovereignty praised the efforts of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, the Iraqi Football Association, the local government of Basra Governorate, and the good level of technical preparations for this championship and the most prominent sporting event.

The Deputy Speaker emphasized that the establishment of the championship at this stage is an important step and an opportunity towards strengthening cooperation and joint coordination between Iraq and its brothers from the Gulf countries in the sports, economic and cultural field wishing the Arab delegations a good accommodation among our good people in Basra Al-Fayhaa.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives
Friday, January 6, 2023