The Presidencies and the State Administration Coalition discuss the ongoing developments in Syria, regional security

Baghdad – INA
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani attended a high-level meeting on Sunday with The Presidencies and the State Administration Coalition to discuss the ongoing developments in Syria and their potential impact on Iraq and the region.
 
The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement, received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA that “The meeting, which included President Abdulatif Jamal Rashid, Parliament Speaker Mahmoud Al-Mashhadani, and Supreme Judicial Council Chief Faiq Zidan, focused on the security and political implications of the Syrian crisis. The discussions also addressed the status of Iraqi nationals in Syria and emphasized the need to ensure their safe return for those wishing to repatriate”.
 
The statement added, “The attendees reviewed the measures taken to protect Iraqi territory from the potential repercussions of the ongoing situation in Syria. They emphasized the importance of bolstering security efforts along the Iraqi-Syrian border and reinforcing government initiatives to secure the borders. The meeting assured the Iraqi public that proactive security measures are already in place to ensure the safety of citizens against any emerging threats.”
 
The statement further stated, “The meeting reaffirmed Iraq’s consistent position on preserving Syria’s unity, security, and stability. It emphasized the importance of respecting Syria’s sovereignty and the right of its people to live in peace and safety while urging the international community to make serious efforts to support regional stability”.
The attendees also stressed Iraq’s unified stance on regional developments, the establishment of a roadmap for defining Iraq’s relationship with Syria, and the intensification of communication with Arab and friendly nations.