Baghdad – IA
The leader of the State of Law coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, confirmed his continued support for the current government in implementing its program, and while indicating that there is no rupture with the United States of America, he also renewed his assertion that there is no need for the international coalition forces to remain in Iraq.
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Al-Maliki said to the program “Under Two Lines”, which is shown on Al-Iraqiya News and followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “the government program is capable of ensuring the permanence and continuity of the government in its work,” stressing: “We struggled for the purpose of forming this government and we continue to support it.”
He added, “Some problems occurred within the components, which made the political situation worrying,” noting that “the turbulent conditions in the region raise concerns about possible scenarios.”
Regarding the events in Palestine, he pointed out that “Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in Gaza,” noting that “there are those who justify Israeli crimes as self-defense.”
Regarding the international coalition file, Al-Maliki explained that “the Coordination Framework forces insist on setting a timetable for the withdrawal of American forces,” noting that “the armed factions did not take the opinion of the Coordination Framework regarding their armed operations.”
He pointed out that “the American side stopped supplying Iraq with contracted weapons and equipment after the entry of ISIS,” stressing that “there is no need for international coalition forces to remain in Iraq.”
He stated that “Iraq needs the intelligence provided by the international coalition,” noting that “there is no rupture with the United States and we do not support these ideas.”
He continued, “The strategic framework agreement covers the political, economic, and educational sectors,” noting: “We have great interests in dealing with America as friends.”
Regarding the elections, Al-Maliki pointed out that “the coordination framework did not discuss the issue of early elections,” stressing that “the multiple constituencies law is an idea of some political forces.”
He expressed his support for taking some measures that reduce the use of power in the electoral process.
