National Security Advisor to Qalibaf: Iraqi Constitution Forbids Armed Groups Threatening Other Nations

Iraq's National Security Advisor, Qassem Al-Araji, affirmed the Iraqi constitution prohibits armed groups threatening other nations' security, and that the government is committed to state control of weapons. This came during his meeting with Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, Speaker of the Iranian Shura Council, currently visiting Iraq. A statement from his office noted the meeting covered regional developments and ways to enhance Iraq-Iran relations, serving the interests of both friendly countries and peoples. Al-Araji stressed the deep historical ties, indicating Iraq's stability benefits regional stability. He highlighted the government of Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi emphasizes strengthening relations with neighbors and the world. Al-Araji reiterated the constitution's rejection of armed groups threatening neighbors' security, confirming Iraq's commitment to the joint security agreement with Tehran. For his part, Qalibaf affirmed Iran's pride in its relations with Iraq, supporting the governmental program to regulate weapons under the Commander-in-Chief. He also noted Iran's commitment to the bilateral security agreements.