Al-Maliki: Iraq seeks to maintain its security and political stability as the parliamentary elections approach

Head of the State of Law Coalition Nouri al-Maliki stressed that Iraq seeks to maintain its security and political stability as the upcoming parliamentary elections approach. The Coalition stated in a statement: "Al-Maliki met in his office today with the US Ambassador to the United States, Alina Romanowski, and during the meeting, views were exchanged on the developments witnessed in the regional and international arenas, especially efforts to stop the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip, in addition to discussing a number of issues and files of common interest. The Head of the State of Law Coalition stressed the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries, and activating the strategic framework agreement after the announcement of the international coalition's withdrawal from Iraq and the transition to comprehensive relations in various fields between Baghdad and Washington, indicating: "Iraq seeks to maintain its security and political stability with the approach of the upco ming parliamentary elections, as the elections expected to be held on time next year will be important for all current parties." Al-Maliki pointed out that the region is witnessing a major crisis due to the continued Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people, which requires the international community to move to find solutions that end the Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people and the crimes committed against them. The US Ambassador renewed her country's support for Iraq's stability, stressing the continuation of dialogues between the two countries in order to enhance partnership projects in various important and vital sectors, noting that the United States continues its efforts with international partners to end the war in Gaza, provide aid to the Palestinian people, and end the crisis that the region has been experiencing since the beginning of last October. Source: National Iraqi News Agency