Baghdad: National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Aboudi told Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Thursday that the Iraqi Constitution does not permit the presence of armed groups that threaten the security of other countries, stressing that the government is pressing ahead with efforts to place weapons exclusively under state control.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the media office of the National Security Adviser stated that Qasim Al-Aboudi met with Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, who is currently visiting Iraq. The meeting focused on the latest developments in the region and explored ways to strengthen relations between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran, aiming to benefit both countries and their peoples.

The discussions also covered the security agreements between Iraq and Iran. Al-Aboudi reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to the joint security agreement with Iran, emphasizing the historical and close ties that bind the two nations and their peoples.

Al-Aboudi highlighted that Iraq’s stability is crucial for regional stability and pointed out that the government of Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi is committed to strengthening relations with neighboring and international countries to serve national interests.

He underscored that the Iraqi Constitution prohibits the existence of armed groups that pose threats to other countries, emphasizing the government’s determination to ensure that weapons are exclusively controlled by the state.

Qalibaf, on his part, expressed Iran’s appreciation for its relations with Iraq and supported the government’s initiative to establish a legal framework for regulating weapons under the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. He reiterated Iran’s commitment to the security agreements with Iraq.