On 13 September, the Shibl al-Zaidi channel (Kataib al-Imam Ali — official leader channel) said Services Alliance head Shibl al-Zaidi met Prime Minister’s security adviser Qasim al-Araji in Baghdad. It said both backed continued security coordination, a stronger state institutional presence and government efforts to impose security control, preserve stability and protect Iraqi sovereignty.
- Shibl al-Zaidi channelKataib al-Imam Ali — official leader channel13 Sept, 18:21
“They discussed the government’s role in imposing security control and strengthening the presence of state institutions. Both sides emphasized continued coordination and cooperation on security and national files and support for government efforts to strengthen stability and preserve the country’s security and sovereignty.”
بحث دور الحكومة في فرض السيطرة الأمنية وتعزيز حضور مؤسسات الدولة... وأكد الجانبان أهمية استمرار التنسيق والتعاون في الملفات الأمنية والوطنية، ودعم الجهود الحكومية الرامية إلى تعزيز الاستقرار والحفاظ على أمن البلاد وسيادتها
a formal coordination mechanism, a security appointment linked to the meeting, or a Kataib al-Imam Ali statement on weapons or command arrangements by 20 September; any of these moves this file.