An informed source revealed Regarding the secrets of what the head of the intelligence service, Hamid al-Shatri, discussed with the head of the new Syrian administration, Ahmad al-Sharaa, in Damascus, and while he indicated that Iraq might set a time limit to determine the extent of Damascus’ commitment to the promises it made to itself, he revealed understandings that included determining a border dividing line of known depth for the deployment of security forces, and providing Baghdad with documents on Iraqi detainees in Assad’s prisons or other prisons .
The source said, “Al-Shatri’s visit to Al-Sharaa in Damascus included understandings, including determining a border line with a known depth and extension for the official security forces along the border path separating Iraq and Syria .”
He added that “any disagreement or exceeding the specified distance will be met with a decisive response from Iraq, in addition to emphasizing the protection of minorities and controlling the movement of factions and armed forces outside the framework of the official institution, in addition to unifying the Syrian discourse in a way that preserves Syria’s independence and guarantees the rights of minorities,” continuing, “The agreement also included handing over to Iraq the data and documents related to all Iraqi detainees held in the prisons of the former regime or other prisons outside the framework of the state .”
He explained that “some of these documents related to the detainees have reached the relevant Iraqi authorities,” stressing that “Iraq may set a time limit not exceeding 6 months to determine the extent of Sharia’s commitment to its promises to the Iraqi delegation .”
He points out that “the security delegation that visited Damascus is the only official body currently authorized to negotiate and receive documents from the new Syrian authority administration,” adding that “the Iraqi government is making a great effort to control the security and stability of the country away from any sudden repercussions, and therefore a series of measures must be taken to enhance Iraqi security .”
Yasser Watout, a member of the parliamentary security and defense committee, confirmed that the visit of the official Iraqi delegation headed by the head of the intelligence service, Hamid Al-Shatri, to Damascus was for the purpose of preserving internal national security, but the results of this visit are still vague and unknown, and we do not know what Shara’s response is to the important points raised by Iraq regarding its national security, hinting at hosting Al-Shatri in parliament to determine the results of the visit .
Last Thursday, the head of the Iraqi intelligence service, Hamid Al-Shatri, arrived in the Syrian capital, Damascus, and met with the head of the new Syrian authority, Ahmed Al-Sharaa .
According to what was reported by the government spokesman, Bassem Al-Awadi, after the visit, the Iraqi delegation discussed developments on the Syrian scene, and the requirements of security and stability on the common border between the two countries .
On December 22, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani announced that his government had initiated contacts and visits with sister countries, launched an initiative to establish security in Syria, and presented an Iraqi paper at the Aqaba Conference in Jordan regarding Syria, which was welcomed by all brothers.
