PM: The government worked on a comprehensive plan to enhance the security forces

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INA - BAGHDAD

PM Muhammed S. Al-Sudani received representatives of Korea Aerospace Industries - KAI on Monday.

Al-Sudani affirmed "the government’s commitment to cooperating with KAI and benefiting from its expertise and capabilities to develop and enhance Iraq’s air defense systems," according to a statement by the PM's Media Office - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA.

"This initiative aligns with the objectives of the government program aimed at achieving security sector reform and advancing the capacities of security forces," he added, highlighting "Iraq’s need to diversify its sources of military armament, a focus of the government’s comprehensive plan to enhance the readiness and efficiency of security forces and strengthen the country’s defense capabilities against internal and external challenges."

In turn, KAI representatives outlined the company’s capabilities in aviation and drone manufacturing.

They also discussed contracts signed with the Ministries of Interior and Defense for supplying aircraft and contributing to the completion of Al-Suwaira Air Base, which is scheduled to open next year.