Baghdad:Head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, has stressed the critical need to tackle pollution and enhance public awareness related to affected sites.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Hakim held a meeting with Thanaa Jasib al-Zajrawi, Chairperson of the Iraqi Atomic Energy Commission, at his office in Baghdad. During the meeting, they discussed the current status and operational enhancements of the Commission. Al-Hakim emphasized the importance of empowering the Commission to execute its legally mandated duties.

Al-Hakim highlighted the importance of addressing pollution issues, increasing public awareness about the sites, and ensuring the protection and entitlements of staff working in such environments. He also stressed the need to focus on health and pharmaceutical concerns, promote scientific research, support scientific talents, coordinate with universities and local governments, and assist the agricultural sector.