Maliki meets Construction and Development Alliance delegation in Baghdad

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Nouri al-Maliki, head of the State of Law Alliance, met in his Baghdad office on Sunday morning with Haydar al-Fawadi, head of the political bureau of the Construction and Development Alliance and a member of parliament, along with an accompanying delegation. According to a statement from Maliki's media office, the meeting covered political developments, efforts to align positions among national forces and strengthen inter-party relations. The two sides discussed supporting political stability, reinforcing joint national work, and the file of consolidating weapons under state authority. They also addressed strengthening state authority and its institutions. According to the statement, the talks reviewed ways to address economic difficulties within the framework of protecting citizens' interests and supporting economic stability in the country. Both sides affirmed the need to maintain communication and coordination among political forces to confront the challenges facing Iraq. No further details on the discussions or any subsequent announcements were immediately available.