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The Iraqi government spokesperson, Haider al-Aboudi, announced on Monday that the Prime Minister rejected a request to extend the stay of international coalition forces and some advisors in the country. Speaking at his weekly press conference in Baghdad, al-Aboudi affirmed that September 30 is a firm deadline for concluding the issue of restricting all weapons to state control. He clarified that dialogue with various factions is progressing smoothly, positively, and ahead of schedule, with expectations for its completion before the stipulated date. Al-Aboudi stressed the consensus on fully upholding Iraqi sovereignty, adding that the government is resolute in its vision to ensure weapons are exclusively held by state institutions. On regional developments, the spokesperson stated that the Iraqi government is closely monitoring events with keen interest, underscoring its commitment to avoid involvement in regional conflict axes.
