Statement

Iraq Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ثلاثاء, سبتمبر 25, 2018

The Foreign Ministry expresses its deep regret at the unfortunate incident at the Brazilian National Museum in Rio de Janeiro, which has resulted in the loss of civilization in the world.

Iraq is deeply aware of the magnitude of this tragedy and its loss of part of its cultural heritage at the hands of Daesh terrorist gangs, and of what the museum represents to the memory of the Brazilian people as the embodiment of a long history of successive civilizations.

Iraq declares its solidarity with the Brazilian government and people to promote the restoration of this cultural structure which is part of the world cultural heritage.

Dr. Ahmed Mahjoub

Spokesman for the Iraqi Foreign Ministry

25/09/2018


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