Iraqi Prime Minister’s Security Adviser Qasim Al-Araji on Saturday emphasized the importance of documenting crimes and violations committed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda, stressing the need to preserve a comprehensive record of these events.

According to a statement from his media office, Al-Araji met with Sheikh Ali Al-Qarawi, head of the Holy Hussainiya Shrine’s Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs, and Khalil Al-Tayyar, adviser for foreign relations and public affairs.

The discussions focused on expanding intellectual and cultural cooperation to reinforce national identity, support civil peace and promote social cohesion and peaceful coexistence.

The meeting also addressed the shrine’s ongoing initiative to compile a specialized encyclopedia documenting crimes committed by ISIS and Al-Qaeda, as part of efforts to preserve Iraq’s historical record and collective memory.

Al-Araji praised the Holy Hussainiya Shrine’s contributions to medical, scientific and cultural services for various segments of Iraqi society, highlighting the importance of its initiatives in fostering solidarity, mutual respect and social harmony.