Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani affirmed: "The government has launched many initiatives for young people in order to push them to enter as investors and innovators of ideas.

Al-Sudani said in a speech at the National Conference for Youth Dialogue: "We expect you to invest your energies to build Iraq.

He added: "Iraq is waiting for all of you to join hands with what you possess of a patriotic spirit that you will invest in to be your creative energy in construction."

And he continued: "Our doors are open to the ideas and proposals of young people, and you will find my personal interest in everything you offer."

Al-Sudani affirmed: "Iraq is classified among the young countries in the world."

He said: "More than 60 percent of the people of Iraq are under the age of twenty-five."

Addressing the youth, he added: "Your country is fortunate for your energies and brilliant minds, and you will carry the banner to lead the country politically and economically."

Source: National Iraqi News Agency