On World Environment Day, President Nezar Amedi emphasized on Friday the necessity of supporting initiatives aimed at protecting the environment and achieving sustainable development in Iraq. In an official statement, he affirmed that building a strong and prosperous nation is closely linked to providing a safe and sound environment, noting that the country's future begins with preserving its natural resources, including water, air, and land. The President called for transforming environmental protection concepts into a societal culture, a daily behavior, and a national project requiring the combined efforts of both state institutions and citizens, building upon Iraq's civilizational heritage and history rooted in its land and waters.