NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg mentioned Monday that the navy alliance will proceed to work with Iraq in selling stability and combating terrorism.
Speaking in Brussels forward of a gathering with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Stoltenberg mentioned NATO attaches nice significance to its coaching mission in Iraq, including that NATO trainers work along with Iraq’s Defense Ministry and Office of the National Security Advisor.
“And after all, every thing we do in Iraq is in full respect of Iraq’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
“It’s based on your wish, your demand. But we are glad that we can continue to work together because we know that the fight against terrorism is something that matters for you,” he added.
“You have paid a high price in that fight, but we will stand with you and we will continue to work with Iraq in promoting stability and fighting terrorism.”
Hussein thanked NATO for its actions in Baghdad and mentioned that relations between NATO and Iraq are “quite good and improving.”
He expressed his gratitude to NATO for its mission in Baghdad.
“They are doing a great job training our people, and we are hoping that we can widen the task to other fields and we are ready to discuss that.”
He additionally thanked NATO for its cooperation with Iraq’s battle in opposition to the Daesh/ISIS terrorist group.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
