Washington:Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein confirmed that the Iraqi government has developed a draft plan to restrict weapons to the state, with an expected presentation in the coming days. The Prime Minister has set a completion deadline for this plan in June of the following year.

According to the Iraqi News Agency, the Foreign Minister participated in a dialogue session at the Atlantic Council in Washington, D.C., titled ‘Iraq After September 30,’ moderated by Victoria Taylor, Director of the Iraq Initiative and Syria Project at the Council.

The session focused on the latest political and security developments in Iraq, the future of Iraqi-American relations, security cooperation, and efforts to combat ISIS. Discussions also covered Iraq’s stance on regional conflicts, the impact of sanctions on Iran, and their effects on Iraq’s economy, as well as efforts to address armed factions.

The minister emphasized the government’s preparation of the draft plan, which includes specific timelines for restricting weapons to the state, aiming to address security concerns and manage armed groups effectively.