Baghdad – conscious
The Minister of Interior, Abd al-Amir al-Shammari, set the date for the launch of the electronic passport in Baghdad, and while announcing the receipt of the security file in 3 governorates as a first stage, he threatened officers and associates who take bribery.
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Al-Shammari said to the “Al-Ashrah” program, which is shown on Al-Iraqiya News, followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), “I congratulate all employees of the Ministry of Interior on the 101st anniversary of the founding of the Iraqi police,” noting that “the Prime Minister, at the central celebration of the Ministry of Interior, outlined in brief words his support for the Ministry and its employees. “.
He added, “Since we assumed the task, we have worked to automate work in the ministry’s joints to alleviate the suffering of citizens and facilitate their obtaining identity documents,” noting that “the electronic passport will be launched in Baghdad as a first stage next month.”
He explained, “The electronic passport has many advantages, as it will be launched in 5 governorates in the second phase, and we are working on an electronic visa for arrivals to Iraq.”
And between, “We contracted with a company to develop and modernize the unified electronic card system and provide us with raw cards,” stressing, “We have received the security file in Wasit, Muthanna and Diwaniyah, and in the second stage we will receive in Babel and Najaf, then other provinces will follow.”
He pointed out that “the local police has capabilities to investigate and detect crime, and we will rely on cameras and intelligence efforts to secure cities.”
Al-Shammari pointed out that “the changes that took place in the ministry relied on the principle of integrity and efficiency,” noting that “the issue of corruption needs a period in order to evaluate and follow up positions.”
He stressed that “a large number of officers and associates were expelled on charges of bribery,” noting that “we will not allow any affiliate or officer to take bribery.”
And he went on to say: “Our doors are open to citizens, and we have a complaints office to report any case of corruption in the joints of the Ministry of Interior.”