Iraqi President Calls for Citizen-Centred Security in Meeting with New Interior Minister

Iraqi Presidency

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi and new Interior Minister Yasser al-Maliki.

Iraqi President Nazar Amedi received Interior Minister Yasser al-Maliki on Friday.

According to a statement by the Iraqi Presidency, President Amedi congratulated al-Maliki on securing Parliament’s confidence and assuming his new role as Interior Minister.

The statement noted that President Amedi emphasised that the confidence placed in him carries a national responsibility to strengthen the Ministry’s performance, capabilities, and effectiveness. He also stressed the importance of strengthening institutional practices within the Ministry and enhancing its ability to enforce the law and respond effectively to security challenges.

The President underscored the need for the Ministry’s work to make a tangible difference in citizens’ lives by addressing their needs and protecting their rights.

Such efforts, he noted, are essential to building public trust in security institutions and reinforcing respect for the rule of law.

Al-Maliki expressed his appreciation for the President’s attention and reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to improving its institutional performance and strengthening the effectiveness of its security operations.

He also pledged to continue efforts to meet citizens’ expectations and improve the quality of services provided to the public.



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