The political forces in Iraq called for unifying the national position and preserving Iraq’s stability, sovereignty, and supreme interests, in a statement by the Iraqi government after a meeting of the State Administration Coalition, where it stressed the need to spare Iraq from the repercussions of the American sanctions imposed on some countries, especially in light of the difficult financial circumstances that Iraq is going through, and renewed support for the government’s steps in combating corruption, the procedures of the judicial authority, the draft law of the Federal Internal Oversight Authority, and the important laws that the government needs to implement its programs.
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Iraq suffers from difficult financial conditions due to the impact of US sanctions on certain countries, increasing pressure on the government to take measures to maintain stability and sovereignty, alongside ongoing efforts to combat corruption and reform institutions.
At dawn on Sunday, political forces in Iraq called for unifying the national stance and preserving Iraq's stability, sovereignty, and supreme interests.
A statement by the Iraqi government at the conclusion of a State Administration Coalition meeting held at the Government Palace—in the presence of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi to discuss economic, political, and legislative files—emphasized "the need to spare Iraq the repercussions of U.S. sanctions imposed on certain countries, as Iraq is going through a difficult financial situation that tolerates no risk-taking."
The attendees reiterated their support for the Iraqi government's steps in the anti-corruption campaign and the pursuit of corrupt individuals, the judiciary's procedures in this regard according to the law, the government's measures regarding anti-corruption and institutional reform, the Federal Internal Audit Commission draft law, as well as the important laws required by the government to implement its programs.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The State Administration Coalition will continue to support the Iraqi government's steps in combating corruption and reforming institutions.
Likely · Within weeks
The draft law for the Federal Internal Audit Commission will be approved in the near future.
Possible · Within months
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