Inside the Expediency Council: Deliberations Continue on Key International Bill
A meeting of Iran’s Expediency Discernment Council was held on Tuesday, September 3, 2024, chaired by Ayatollah Amoli Larijani. The session, which included members of the Council and several representatives from the Guardian Council, the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Finance, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, focused on continued discussions concerning the bill for the government of the Islamic Republic of Iran to join the International Convention for the Suppression of the Financing of Terrorism (CFT).
Reviewing Key Points
The meeting centered on a continued report from the Council’s joint commission regarding the CFT bill. A primary focus was the thorough review and deliberation of points raised by the Guardian Council on Articles 8, 9, 10, and 11 of the proposed legislation. Members engaged in a detailed exchange of views to address these specific considerations.
Ongoing High-Level Deliberations
This session marked the third plenary meeting of the Expediency Discernment Council dedicated to this significant subject. The discussions reflect the Council’s meticulous approach to ensuring all aspects of the international convention are fully examined. Deliberations from the joint commission are set to continue and will be addressed in the Council’s subsequent meeting.