Al-Hakeem Welcomes Initiative to Integrate Factions into State Institutions and Supports Arms Control

The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakeem, commended the initiative by the leader of the National Shia Movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, calling for the integration of Saraya al-Salam into official state institutions and the Popular Mobilization Forces, emphasizing that this step reinforces efforts to restrict weapons to state control. During a press conference held in Najaf Governorate, Al-Hakeem highlighted the religious and cultural significance of the province, stressing the need to upgrade its infrastructure, support agriculture, and promote renewable energy projects. On the political front, he underscored the importance of finalizing the cabinet lineup and enacting the provincial councils law, praising the Coordination Framework's statement and noting broad responsiveness among various factions to enhance the rule of law and national stability following the conclusion of the international coalition's mission.