Al-Araji and Al-Amiri highlight citizen-security cooperation amid Syrian crisis

BAGHDAD — Iraq’s National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji met Thursday with Hadi Al-Amiri, head of the Badr Organization, to discuss strengthening cooperation between citizens and security forces as a cornerstone for achieving stability and security in Iraq, according to a statement from Al-Araji’s media office.

The meeting between Al-Araji and Al-Amiri is closely tied to the ongoing Syrian situation due to the shared security challenges along the Iraqi-Syrian border. With Syria facing persistent instability. In late November, a coalition of Syrian armed groups, including Hayat Tahrir Al-Sham and Turkish-backed factions, launched a significant offensive in northwestern Syria. This operation led to the capture of key areas in Aleppo and advances toward Hama, marking the most substantial shift in control in years.

Statement from Al-Araji’s media office:

National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji met today, Thursday, with the head of the Nabni Alliance, Hadi Al-Amiri.

During the meeting, they discussed the importance of enhancing cooperation between citizens and security forces as a fundamental step toward ensuring stability and achieving security in Iraq.

Both sides praised the significant role of the security forces in all their branches, whether in securing the Iraqi-Syrian borders or in protecting internal security. They emphasized the importance of the cohesion of Iraqi society, which is considered a key factor in addressing the security and political challenges facing the country.

The two leaders also stressed that this type of cooperation reflects the Iraqi leadership’s commitment to strengthening the partnership between citizens and the state to ensure lasting stability and to confront any potential threats.