But perhaps it's understandable if Arab leaders have been avoiding the country that was once the political and cultural centre of the Arab-Muslim world. Given the state of affairs in the country after the Invasion, especially the challenges on security front, you can't really blame the Arab leaders if Baghdad hasn't figured on their itinerary for nearly five years. Only last month, the Jordan monarch had to call off a long-planned visit to Baghdad last minute following a security alert.
Iraq's Arab and Muslim neighbours cannot forever keep the country out in the cold though. Not because the US and its Western allies say so. But because Iraq needs the support of its Arab and Muslim neighbours like never before.
The 2003 Invasion and subsequent civil war have completely wrecked the infrastructure of the country that was once the most progressive and developed country in the Middle East. Thanks to the coalition of the willing, Iraq today needs assistance on all fronts — from peace-making efforts to massive reconstruction and rehabilitation projects. From building basic infrastructure like water and electricity projects and hospitals and schools to helping the country get back to its feet on economic and industrial fronts, the Arab neighbours can and should help Iraq at this critical stage.
http://newageislam.com/iraq-and-its-neighbours/current-affairs/d/553
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