Jakarta:National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Aboudi has highlighted the critical importance of ensuring that materials and goods entering Iraq meet international standard specifications.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Aboudi met with Fayyad Al-Dulaimi, the head of the Central Agency for Standardization and Quality Control. The discussion focused on enhancing cooperation and coordination between the Chancellery and the Agency, aiming to develop the Agency’s operations and strengthen oversight on imports.

Al-Aboudi underscored the necessity for imported materials to adhere to quality and safety standards, which is vital for protecting citizens’ rights and maintaining the safety of Iraqi markets. He also emphasized that work procedures should align with the priorities of the Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi government’s program, thereby improving government efficiency and institutional performance.

He commended the Central Agency for its efforts, stressing the significance of continued supervisory and technical work following approved standards. This approach, he noted, is essential for consumer protection and improving product quality in Iraq.