Doha: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced on Thursday the launch of the National Security Strategy (2025-2030): In his speech, al-Sudani said that the strategy comes within the framework of Iraq's national program to enhance security, stability, sovereignty, and prosperity, indicating that the strategy will be called "Iraq First."

According to Qatar News Agency, al-Sudani highlighted that the National Security Strategy is a fundamental national document designed to strengthen and activate the system for managing the state's supreme interests. It aims to protect Iraq from internal and external challenges and changes, secure its vital interests, and prepare the necessary requirements to achieve its strategic goals, interests, and regional and international relations, in alignment with Article 110 of the Iraqi Constitution.

Al-Sudani emphasized the significance of this strategy in safeguarding Iraq's supreme national interests. It focuses on developing the security and defense system to ensure internal and external security, building a robust, diversified, and sustainable economy, and establishing balanced and effective regional and international partnerships. Additionally, the strategy aims to enhance community security, protect diversity and peaceful coexistence, and adopt an efficient service system that meets the needs of the people.