Iraq and Iran Continue to Implement Groundbreaking Security Agreement, 2 OCT

 Iraq and Iran Continue to Implement Groundbreaking Security Agreement, 2 OCT

A key meeting between the Supreme Committee for the implementation of the security agreement between Iraq and Iran recently took place in Tehran, marking a significant step in the ongoing positive relations between the two nations. The importance of this security agreement, which is the first of its kind since 1991, was emphasized by National Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji who pointed out that Iraq highly values Iran’s security.

According to Al-Araji, the Prime Minister of Iraq is closely following the implementation of the security agreement with Iran, highlighting the importance and high-level attention this agreement is receiving. The ultimate goal of the agreement is to ensure that Iraq’s territories are not used as a launch pad to destabilize the security of any neighboring countries, including Iran.

During the meeting, Ali Akbar Ahmadian, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, called for the agreement to be implemented in a thorough and precise manner. Ahmadian’s emphasis on the preciseness of the implementation further demonstrates the significance of this agreement for the security of both nations.

Unprecedented Security Agreement

This security agreement, signed in late March, serves as a roadmap for eliminating insecure elements in the two countries and the region. The agreement commits both nations to safeguarding the principles of good neighborliness and protecting the common border. It specifically addresses the illegal presence of anti-Iranian armed groups and elements affiliated with the Zionist regime in the Iraqi areas adjacent to Iran’s northwestern border regions.

Under the agreement, Iraq agreed to disarm Kurdish groups deemed by Iran as terrorists and based in the Arab country’s Kurdistan Region, and relocate them to an alternate camp by the expired deadline of Sept. 19. Ahmadian stated that the agreement has helped guarantee security along the Iran-Iraq common border, serving as a suitable roadmap for eliminating insecure elements in the two countries and the region.

Furthering Bilateral Relations

The two leaders also touched on established deals in other fields and discussed the two countries’ capacities and potential for improving relations. Al-Araji reaffirmed the commitment of the Iraqi government and its national security establishment to fully execute the security agreements reached between the two nations. He added that Iraq will seize every opportunity to develop and deepen relations between Tehran and Baghdad.

Furthermore, both leaders discussed the various agreements between Iran and Iraq, especially in the economic field, stating that there are significant opportunities to comprehensively improve bilateral relations across different sectors. This can be achieved through joint and intensified efforts, leading to an era of sustainable security and paving the way for further economic benefits for both nations.

Successful Implementation

Since the agreement’s inception, significant strides have been made in its implementation. The Iraqi Border Guards Command announced the securing of about 1500 kilometers of its border area with Iran. This marks a significant step towards the successful execution of the security agreement and the enhancement of stability in the region.

Ahmadian stressed the need for the full and accurate implementation of the security agreement, stating that it guarantees the security of the common border and serves as a rational and appropriate roadmap to eliminate the factors that create insecurity in the two countries and the region.

With the implementation of the security agreement to a large extent, Iran and Iraq appear to be heading toward an era of sustainable security which is expected to pave the way for further economic benefits for both nations.

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