Iraq's Azm Alliance meets with Jurisprudence Council delegation in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The Azm Alliance's Governing Council hosted a delegation from Iraq's Jurisprudence Council (Fıqhh) at the alliance's headquarters in Baghdad on Tuesday, according to a statement from the alliance. The delegation was led by Sheikh Abdul Karim Al-Hazarji, president of the Jurisprudence Council. The two sides discussed a range of issues of mutual interest, including religious and national matters. Participants stressed that stronger communication between national institutions and scholarly bodies would help promote moderation in society and reinforce values of harmony and understanding. They also reviewed files related to religious institutions, emphasizing the need to safeguard the standing of religious authorities and uphold the independence of religious bodies. The two sides agreed that matters of public concern would be addressed through dialogue and coordination. No further details were immediately available.