Iraq Economic News and Points To Ponder Tuesday Evening 12-23-25
Sako Calls For Christmas Prayers To Bring About A New Government With A National Vision.
Tuesday, December 23, 2025 | Politics Number of views: 294 Kirkuk / NINA / Patriarch Louis Raphael Sako in Iraq called for prayers on the occasion of Christmas and the New Year for the formation of a new government with a firm national vision and a roadmap capable of reviving the country, serving its citizens, creating a healthy environment for coexistence, and ending 22 years of suffering.
He said, "On the occasion of Christmas, the birth of Jesus Christ comes amidst extremely complex circumstances, a widespread consumer culture that has contributed to the decline of human and spiritual values, and a disturbing state of violence, conflicts, and wars that have generated death and destruction, to the point where some countries have begun openly calling for preparations for war.
Therefore, we find nothing to nourish our hope except our faith in God and our confidence that what we hope for in terms of peace, security, and stability will become a tangible reality."
He explained, "In Iraq, we pray that Christmas and the New Year will bring a new government with a firm national vision and a roadmap capable of reviving the country, serving its citizens, creating a healthy environment for coexistence, and ending 22 years of suffering."
As I reflect on our Chaldean Church, deeply rooted in the land of Iraq, which has endured so much hardship, I wish it profound peace and unwavering hope in God, who has never abandoned it throughout its trials and will not abandon it today. I hope it will engage with its community and continue to play its role in spreading peace, human and spiritual values, and strengthening coexistence—a matter of paramount importance.
Sako emphasized that peace is the message of Christmas for everyone: peace is God's plan for all people He loves, and He wants them to embody it in their lives and countries so they may live in safety, freedom, dignity, and abundance.
How often do we say in our prayers, "Peace be with you," or greet one another with "Peace be upon you"?
He added that peace is a choice, a culture, and a field of action. Each of us has a role to play in confronting
the destructive acts in our world, such as violence, discrimination, and deadly wars, and in working to make peace a reality. God, who is love, created us for life, not for war and death. He created us to live together as brothers and sisters in love.
He added that Christmas is a call to Christians, Muslims, Jews, and others to eradicate the causes of destructive conflicts and the tragedies of injustice, so that we may live together in peace, security, and harmony.
Let our hearts overflow with hope, so that we may embark together joyfully on a journey of peace, love, and guidance, making the right decisions that will bring peace to our hearts and minds, and allow us to live in a refreshing and stable atmosphere.
He concluded by saying, "Let us think of all those who have lost their lives this year and their families, and let us pray for them." https://ninanews.com/Website/News/Details?Key=1268116
The Marshes Are Temporarily Recovering, Raising Cautious Hopes For Saving The Water Bodies.
Local | 21/12/2025 Mawazin News – Baghdad: MP Arif al-Hamami confirmed on Sunday (December 21, 2025) that more than 10 bodies of water, which were classified as “red zones” less than a month ago, have witnessed a noticeable recovery due to the recent wave of rain. He noted, however, that it is not yet possible to determine whether this recovery is temporary or permanent.
Al-Hamami stated that “more than 10 bodies of water,” referring to the marshes located in the southern governorates, particularly Maysan and Dhi Qar, “were all classified as red zones due to the extreme drought wave, considered the most severe in the history of modern Iraq in the last hundred years.”
He added that “the first wave of rain during December, along with the increased water levels released from dams and streams, contributed to a clear recovery in the flow of water within these bodies of water, which provided initial reassurance.”
Al-Hamami explained that “it cannot be said with certainty that this recovery is permanent, especially since the Ministry of Water Resources’ readings still indicate that Iraq is experiencing a genuine drought crisis, and that water reserves in the main dams remain at alarming levels.”
He pointed out that “the situation in the marshes may witness a temporary improvement, but the risk of drought remains,” stressing that “hopes remain pinned on the coming winter months to add larger quantities of water, which will contribute to reducing the risks of drought that have caused the death of fish stocks and inflicted significant damage on farmers and livestock in recent months.”
The drought crisis plaguing Iraq is considered one of the most serious environmental challenges in recent decades, as water levels in rivers and marshes have dropped to unprecedented levels, pushing a large number of water bodies, especially in the governorates of Maysan and Dhi Qar, into danger.
This was accompanied by widespread fish deaths, damage to thousands of farmers, and shrinkage of vegetation cover, which negatively impacted environmental and living stability in the southern regions. The recent wave of rains provided temporary relief to these areas, supported by increased water releases from dams, but official indicators still warn of continued water scarcity in the main dams. https://www.mawazin.net/Details.aspx?jimare=271859
Government Proposal To Enhance The Economy's Resilience To Climate Change
Baratha News Agency1972025-12-21 The Prime Minister's financial advisor, Mazhar Muhammad Salih, confirmed on Sunday that climate fluctuations affect air and sea transport, while presenting a set of proposed measures to enhance the economy's resilience to weather fluctuations. Salih told the official news agency that "the country has been exposed to an unstable weather condition that caused a temporary disruption to air traffic and the closure of some airports, with the possibility of a similar impact on the operation of seaports."
He also added that "Aviation and ports are closely linked to national supply chains, which makes it necessary to assess the economic impact of such conditions and put in place proactive measures to reduce their consequences, especially with regard to supply chains to Iraq."
He also pointed out that "the impact of these weather conditions remains temporary, but it may leave tangible economic effects in the absence of organized response plans," indicating that this requires taking a set of measures, most notably adopting a national early warning system for the air and sea transport sectors, preparing joint sectoral emergency plans between the Ministry of Transport, the General Authority of Customs, and the civil aviation and port authorities, as well as accelerating the development of air and sea infrastructure within government investment programs.
He continued that "among the measures is strengthening the strategic logistical stock of the public and private sectors, updating legislation to allow for flexible management of risks associated with climate fluctuations, in addition to investing in weather-resistant equipment, including rainwater drainage systems in airports and ports."
He stressed that “these measures not only protect against climate fluctuations, but also enhance the resilience of the national economy to any external shocks, and deepen investors’ confidence in the state’s ability to manage crises,” noting that they “also contribute to securing supply chains, which positively impacts the country’s food, pharmaceutical and economic security.” https://burathanews.com/arabic/economic/469103
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