Iraq to enhance cooperation with NATO
As Iraq aims to rebuild its security institutions, the cooperation with NATO increases.
As part of Iraq's strategy to maintain the security status in the country following the victory against the Islamic State, NATO's role in Iraq has been on the rise over the last few years.
During his meeting with the permanent NATO representatives in Brussels June 30, Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi highlighted NATO's role in Iraq, asking for expansion and diversification of this role in the future.
“Iraq highly appreciates cooperation with NATO and its member states in order to support the rebuilding of our military institutions and enhance the capabilities of our armed forces and security services in the face of terrorism. We have a serious desire to develop this joint cooperation,” Kadhimi said.
“Iraq can count on the support of NATO and its countries for your government and the approach it is working on,” said Jens Stoltenberg, NATO's Secretary General.
