ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Sweden and the Netherlands on Tuesday voiced support for Iraq’s parliamentary elections, emphasizing the need for a peaceful, credible, and inclusive process that upholds democratic values and international standards.
“We are following developments with interest. We hope that the future government will continue to promote economic development, regional stability, and respect for democratic principles,” Sweden’s foreign ministry told Rudaw.
“The Iraqi parliamentary elections represent an important moment as the sixth election in Iraq since 2003,” the Dutch foreign ministry said, adding that “the Netherlands attaches great value to a peaceful electoral process that is conducive to credible, inclusive, and transparent elections and which adheres to international standards and upholds the rights of all citizens.