Maliki Says Coordination Framework Sets Up Committee on State Control of Arms
Nouri al-Maliki says the Coordination Framework has established a committee to address state control of weapons, with the body expected to begin work soon.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Coalition, said Tuesday that the Coordination Framework has formed a specialized committee to address the issue of bringing weapons under state control, with the committee expected to begin work soon in coordination with the Iraqi government.
Maliki made the remarks during a meeting with Joshua Harris, chargé d’affaires at the US Embassy in Iraq, during which the two discussed political and security developments.
According to a statement from the media office of the State of Law Coalition leader, the meeting also addressed the future of bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States and ways to develop them across various fields, in line with the Strategic Framework Agreement between the two countries while preserving Iraq’s sovereignty and independence.
The issue of the government’s efforts to bring weapons under state control was also discussed during the meeting.
Maliki said the Coordination Framework had formed a committee dedicated to the issue and that it would soon begin working in coordination with the government to identify an appropriate mechanism for implementing the process.
He stressed the importance of addressing the issue through dialogue and mutual understanding in a way that preserves national unity and Iraq’s security.
Maliki also reiterated that the state and constitutional institutions are the only foundation and authority for managing security and military affairs.
For his part, Joshua Harris expressed support for the government’s efforts to strengthen state institutions.
He also stressed the importance of continued coordination between Iraq and the United States in a manner that serves the interests of the Iraqi people.
The meeting comes as the two sides discuss the future direction of bilateral relations and the mechanisms for addressing security issues while maintaining Iraq’s sovereignty and the role of its constitutional institutions.