Iraq’s Islamic Supreme Council chief meets top judge in Baghdad on constitution, rule of law

BAGHDAD, Iraq — The head of Iraq’s Islamic Supreme Council, Sheikh Humam Hamoudi, met on Tuesday with the head of the Supreme Judicial Council, Judge Faiq Zaidan, in Baghdad to discuss current developments in the country and the challenges facing the state, according to a statement from Hamoudi’s office. The two sides stressed that safeguarding the constitution and establishing the rule of law are a shared responsibility. They underlined the role of the judiciary in upholding the constitutional order, strengthening stability, delivering justice and preserving social peace. The meeting also addressed the need to complete the formation of the Cabinet and to safeguard higher national interests. The two sides agreed on continuing efforts to combat corruption and to bring weapons under state control, the statement said. The talks concluded with a message that coordination among state institutions is essential to protecting the democratic process. No further details were immediately available on follow-up steps.