Al-Hakim, Al-Halbousi discuss the elections and the role of Iraq in the region

Baghdad-INA

Ammar Al-Hakim, head of the National State Forces Alliance, and Parliament Speaker Muhammad Al-Halbousi discussed on Wednesday, the elections and the role of Iraq in the region.

The media office of the President of the National State Forces Alliance stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "Al-Hakim received today in his office in Baghdad Speaker of Parliament Muhammad Al-Halbousi and discussed with him the developments of the political and security scene, as well as the upcoming election."
                       
"The two sides exchanged views on the regional and international roles that Iraq is playing at this stage," it said.
 
"It is important to intensify efforts to bring the regional parties closer together to achieve stability that is in Iraq's interest," Al Hakim said, noting "the importance of education on active participation in elections."
 
He called on everyone to "compete on the basis of electoral programs away from any influences that would threaten the security of the voter and candidate," pointing out the importance of international monitoring of elections as they increase the transparency of elections without infringement to Iraqi sovereignty."