The Islamic Consultative Assembly of the Islamic Republic of Iran today (Sunday, November 1) held a session chaired by Ali Nikzad, the Deputy Speaker of Parliament, to continue the review of the bill to counter foreign influence. This bill, drafted to counter the infiltration of foreign intelligence services and governments or entities in the country, is of great importance.
Details of the Bill to Counter Foreign Influence
This bill has been prepared in response to growing concerns about foreign infiltration and its impacts on national security and the independence of the country. The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of Parliament has reviewed the details of this bill with the aim of strengthening legal and security infrastructures and has presented it to the representatives. This action is aimed at protecting national interests and preventing any illegal infiltration in various sectors of the country.
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Review of Other Bills and Reports
In addition to the bill to counter foreign influence, other items were also on today's parliamentary agenda. One of these items was the report from the Commission on Urban Development regarding the bill on the cooperation agreement in maritime transport between the Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Government of the Sultanate of Oman. This bill aims to strengthen economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.
Additionally, the Economic Commission of Parliament presented a report on the bilateral agreement on mutual administrative assistance in customs matters between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the Republic of Indonesia. This bill is designed to facilitate customs processes and economic cooperation between the two countries.
The report from the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission regarding the bill to amend the law on the use of weapons by armed forces personnel in emergency situations was also another important item discussed in this session. This bill aims to enhance security and regulate the use of weapons by armed forces in specific conditions.
Given the importance of these bills and proposals, the Islamic Consultative Assembly is striving to create the necessary legal and executive frameworks to enhance security and international cooperation through the approval of these items.
Finally, the Commission on Internal Affairs and Councils also presented a report on the bill to support gatherings and marches, and the Economic Commission reviewed a report on the public debt management bill. These items reflect the Parliament's attention to the economic and social issues of the country, and the representatives are working to improve the living and social conditions of the people through the review of these matters.
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