Shafaq News- Baghdad

Iraq will declare full sovereignty over its territory on Sept. 30, Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi said on Monday, urging Iraqis to preserve civil peace, strengthen social cohesion and uphold the rule of law.

Speaking at a ceremony organized by the Sunni Endowment to mark the birth of Prophet Muhammad, al-Zaidi said his government’s goal is to build a “free Iraq” that can provide security, dignity and stability for its people.

“Protecting Iraq, its natural resources and the future of coming generations requires cooperation among all Iraqis,” he added, noting that his program also focuses on rebuilding state institutions, combating corruption and creating conditions for productive economic activity.

The ruling State Administration Coalition (SAC) has previously set Sept. 30 as the deadline for ending armed activity outside official institutions, with violations afterward subject to legal action.

Zuhair al-Chalabi of the State of Law Coalition, however, told Shafaq News that efforts to bring weapons under state control remain unresolved, with no firm deadline in place.

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