The leader of the State of Law coalition, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, informed US Ambassador to Iraq Elena Romanski on Tuesday that Iraq is prepared to hold local elections.
The media office of Al-Maliki released a statement stating that he received Ambassador Romanski in his office today. Ambassador Romanski congratulated Al-Maliki during the meeting on the National Day of the Republic of Iraq. He also wished for further progress and prosperity for the Iraqi people.
The statement highlights that during their meeting, the two parties discussed the future of their bilateral relations. Additionally, they talked about Iraq’s active participation in recent United Nations General Assembly meetings held in New York. The statement also emphasizes Iraq’s keenness to maintain relationships with the international community by actively attending international forums and communicating with other nations.
The State of Law coalition leader emphasized Iraq’s desire for equal and harmonious relationships with all nations built on cooperation and respect for shared interests. He further explained that the country is currently preparing for upcoming local elections, which will prioritize transparency and integrity. The ultimate goal is to restore the effectiveness of local governments so that they can provide necessary services to the citizens.
The American Ambassador reiterated her country’s commitment to supporting the stability of Iraq. She emphasized the continuation of providing necessary assistance to the Iraqis under the strategic framework agreement between the two nations. Al-Maliki’s media office stated this.
