Security handover goes in stages – deputy PM

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: The Iraqi deputy premier Rafeaa al-Eissawi on Wednesday said that security handover of all provinces goes in stages and according to an accurate program. This came through a meeting between al-Eissawi and the General Commander of Multi National Forces (MNF) in Iraq, as per a release issued by al-Isawi’s media office. “The two sides conferred Iraqi forces’ readiness to receive security files in Baghdad and provinces,” said the release that was received by IraqiNews.com news agency. For his part, the U.S. commander said that “things in this regard are moving in the correct direction.” MH (P)/SH 1