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BAGHDAD, Sept 14 (KUNA) -- The Iraqi cabinet has approved a proposal to
establish a national monitoring authority to prevent the spread of weapons of
mass destruction (WMD) and referred it to the Iraqi parliament for approval.
Government Spokesman Ali Al-Dabbagh said in a statement that the approval
of the proposal comes in response to the need to establish a national entity
to execute Iraq's obligations regarding international and regional treaties
and conventions on the prevention of the proliferation of weapons of mass
destruction, including nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons.
The aim of the proposal is to ensure the prevention of the exploitation of
Iraqi waters and airspace for any activities prohibited under the obligations
of treaties and conventions on the prevention of the spread and transfer,
storage, and production of weapons of mass destruction, he added.
The proposals also included recommended penalties for any party found in
violation of the laws and regulations in this regard, he noted.(end)
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