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Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Al-Zaidy, affirmed on Saturday Iraq's categorical rejection of becoming an arena for others' conflicts, stressing that attempts to tamper with the country's security would be thwarted by the unity of its people and their support for its armed forces. These remarks came as he patronized the graduation ceremony for students of the Police College, the 56th High Officers' Course "Lions of Mesopotamia," and the 31st Course for students of the Higher Institute for Security and Administrative Development. In his speech, Al-Zaidy congratulated the graduates and their families, emphasizing their significant addition to the security and military institutions, serving the state and its constitutional and legal bodies. He clarified that the "Lions of Mesopotamia" course would join service "in a precise and sensitive period, where Iraq stands at an important threshold," needing their role to complete sovereignty, combat corruption, restore historical power, and consolidate civil and social peace. Al-Zaidy reiterated that Iraq would not be a launchpad for aggression against its neighbors. He affirmed the graduates' role in solidifying trust in the political system, developing economy and growth, and strengthening Iraq in confronting crises. He stressed that their armament with awareness, knowledge, and advanced technology enhances the capacity to face threats and those tampering with national security, noting that the strength of security agencies deters enemies. The Prime Minister renewed his pledge to work towards Iraq's independent decision-making, strengthening state authority, reforming the economy, and combating corruption. He indicated that protecting citizens' rights and providing constitutional guarantees are the lofty goals. Al-Zaidy concluded by emphasizing commitment to supporting and developing security institutions, relying on their professionalism to build trust, and expressing anticipation for the graduates' contributions to elevating the status of institutions they will join to serve Iraqis.
