Qasim Al-Araji held talks with Robert Johnston, a representative of Canadian aerial systems company Arkanos, on adopting advanced technologies to strengthen border protection and national security.

A statement from Al-Araji’s office said Saturday’s meeting featured presentations on modern drone technologies, aerial surveillance and reconnaissance systems, as well as solutions for detecting and countering unmanned aerial vehicles.

The discussions also focused on the potential deployment of these technologies to improve Iraqi security forces’ border monitoring capabilities, track potential threats and respond to emerging security challenges.

Al-Araji stressed the Prime Minister’s commitment, as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, to adopting technological advancements and benefiting from international expertise to strengthen security institutions and enhance their ability to protect Iraq’s borders and national security.