Baghdad:Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi emphasized the importance of rebuilding trust between the state and its citizens. Speaking during a session of the Council of Independent Bodies, he addressed the growing sense of alienation among the populace and the perception of state officials as corrupt.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, al-Zaidi stated that there is a pressing need to foster reconciliation between the government and the people. He acknowledged that citizens view officials as embodiments of corruption and insisted on the necessity to change this perception.

The Prime Minister further asserted that the government would not tolerate any officials assuming their positions only to exploit them for personal gain. The session underscored a commitment to restoring integrity and confidence in state institutions and their representatives.