On the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese diplomatic relationship
On the occasion of the anniversary of the establishment of the Iraqi-Chinese diplomatic relationship
Written by a member of the Iraqi-Chinese Friendship Association
Writer Ahmed Mohamed
History is an important factor that cannot be ignored when talking about any relationship between two parties.
Iraq and China enjoy historical friendly relations based on respect and mutual benefit.
Iraq has an ancient civilization, and China is known for its ancient and ancient civilization, and both civilizations have outstanding contributions to the history of all mankind.
China introduced paper, compasses, printing and gunpowder.. Ancient Iraq knew through it writing, science and arts..
The civilizations of China and Mesopotamia presented a human and scientific legacy that reached the ends of the world, and its impact extended to the present time.
The Iraqi-Chinese relations were open to bright prospects.. Their era dates back to the beginning of the Abbasid state, especially the eras of Abu Jaafar al-Mansur and Harun al-Rashid; Where the climax of the commercial, political and social relations reached a great level
There is a lot of historical evidence that indicates the depth of these relations, including what the history records tell that the Tang Empire, in the year 757 AD, asked the Abbasid Caliph Abu Jaafar al-Mansur for military support to quell the internal uprising.
This is what the Abbasids responded to and sent troops to help the Tang Dynasty.
The Chinese forces, with the help of the Abbasid forces, were able to put things back on track and put down the uprising.
It was said that most of the Abbasid soldiers settled in China, married and multiplied, and laid a new social foundation in China after the end of the war.
This was an important note in restoring the friendship between Iraq and China
After that, an alliance occurred between Tang and Caliph Harun al-Rashid to subdue the King of Tibet.
Which led to the political stability in Tang and the development of Iraqi-Chinese relations..
In contemporary history, it is mentioned that the relations between Iraq and China began in 1958 between the two countries, and the preservation of this cordiality continued at all levels.
In 1971 Iraq supported China's bid for a permanent seat at the United Nations and voted to accept Beijing rather than the Taiwan separatists.
As for the last decade of the twentieth century, after the outbreak of the Gulf crisis in 1990 and the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, China abstained from voting on UN Resolution 678 to use forces against Iraq; It sees the necessity of adopting peaceful solutions in resolving the crisis.
In 2003, China rejected the US invasion of Iraq and refused to participate with any forces in Iraq, expressing its desire to resolve the situation peacefully.
After 2003, China supported the Iraqi government; When China welcomed the formation of the Governing Council in Iraq, and supported Iraq's endeavor to restore public order and for the Iraqi people to exercise their full rights and the obligation to preserve their independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity.
China is willing to build a new type of international relations based on equality and respect for the peculiarities of all countries and different cultures with the concept of a common future for mankind.
The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has provided new historical opportunities for Sino-Iraqi exchanges and promoted the sustainable development and people-to-people and cultural exchanges of the two countries.
To recall the ancient past, the "Silk Road", which left a precious heritage that embodies the glory and greatness of the Chinese and Iraqi civilizations.
Strengthening people-to-people ties between the two countries, and cultural exchange, which is an important step in strengthening the friendship between the Chinese and Iraqi peoples, which is an important driving force for deepening friendship.
Recognizing the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries,
The Iraqi-Chinese relationship is based on the principles of respect and non-interference in internal affairs or foreign policies.
The Iraqi government, government and people have always adhered to the one-China principle, and refrained from establishing any official relations or official exchanges with Taiwan.
China is currently Iraq's largest trading partner, and Iraq is China's third largest trading partner among Arab countries.
The economic relations between the two countries have witnessed a quantum leap, development and booming growth.
Iraq looks forward to more cooperation with friendly China, and to further deepen this cooperation to benefit from the capabilities and expertise of China and the struggles of the Chinese Communist Party in all political and economic fields, so that Iraq can face economic and development challenges and implement reforms, programs, plans and projects adopted by the Iraqi government.
All that millions of Iraqis wish for is that the Sino-Arab relations will grow stronger on the basis of mutual understanding and cooperation based on mutual interests, and look to the future together in achieving development and prosperity.
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