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Maliki denies firm proofs over corruption in armament contracts

Maliki denies firm proofs over corruption in armament contracts

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Premier, Nouri al-Maliki, denied firm proofs over corruption in the armament contracts concluded with Russia.

A statement by his office quoted him as saying in a press interview “I do not have a firm proof over the corruption in the armament deals,” noting that “I did not neglect this issue so I have changed the negotiating delegation immediately.”

Concerning the competition in the next elections, he said “I am optimistic concerning forming national slates and we should form a government of political majority.”

Over the Syrian crisis, he concluded saying “We support the Syrian people in its options to choose the alternative regime without reservation.”