Iraqi Presidency: Monopolizing weapons in state hands according to a timeline set by the government

The Iraqi Presidency announced yesterday that the decision on peace and war in Iraq must rest with the state, and that weapons must be kept within the framework of constitutional and legal institutions, addressing the issue of arms outside state authority in accordance with constitutional and legal frameworks and in line with timelines set by the government. This statement came during a meeting that brought together the four Iraqi Presidency offices: President of the Republic Nizar al-Amidi, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, Speaker of the Council of Representatives Heibat al-Halbousi, and Chief Justice Faiz Zidan, at the Baghdad Palace.

The Presidency of the Republic stated in a press release that the meeting also discussed preparations for commemorating the day of the withdrawal of international coalition forces, designating it as a day of sovereignty and a national occasion that reinforces the presence of the state and its institutions, while emphasizing that the coming phase will see relations with the international community expand into broader horizons of economic, commercial, and cultural cooperation.

Regarding regional developments, the Presidency offices reiterated Iraq’s position calling for an end to tensions, de-escalation of crises, prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy, and adopting peaceful means to resolve differences among various parties.