The Government of Iraq announced the successful release of Russian national Elizabeth Tsurkov, following meticulous follow-up and tireless efforts led by Iraqi state institutions and specialized security agencies, which acted to uphold the rule of law and safeguard the authority of the state.
The Iraqi government affirmed that this step reflects Iraq’s firm commitment to protecting its reputation and strengthening its sovereignty, while making clear that no party will be allowed to undermine Iraq or its citizens. This comes within a broader effort to entrench the principles of law and safeguard stability.
This achievement also serves as evidence of Iraq’s seriousness in consolidating its international partnerships and presenting itself as a responsible state that honors its commitments and strengthens cooperation with the international community.
We emphasize that these security achievements represent an important lever for Iraq’s endeavors to deepen its bilateral relations with the United States and with all its international partners, on the basis of mutual respect and shared interests.