Interior Minister assumes duties officially directing implementation of cabinet decision on corrupt contracts

Interior Minister Yasser Al-Maliki officially assumed his duties on Saturday at the ministry headquarters, convening a comprehensive meeting with undersecretaries, high-ranking officers, commanders, and senior administrative staff to discuss operational and security priorities. During the session, the minister issued strict directives emphasizing the elimination of personal discretion and the adoption of scientific methodology and structured planning across all departmental divisions. This approach aims to guarantee clear priorities, elevate operational efficiency, and accomplish institutional objectives in a professional manner. Al-Maliki underscored the critical need to combat administrative and financial corruption while consolidating integrity throughout the ministry. He instructed the immediate implementation of the Cabinet decision concerning contracts surrounded by corruption suspicions, alongside reviewing fees and financial collections levied on citizens. He concluded by emphasizing that the Interior Ministry remains an inclusive national institution serving all Iraqis without discrimination, stressing that the upcoming period requires unified efforts and utilizing available resources to ensure public security.