Al-Sudani: The partnership between Iraq and the United States has achieved important results.
The commitment of Iraq and the United States to implementing the provisions of the joint declaration on the withdrawal of international coalition forces is clear evidence of the government’s ability to manage strategic security issues wisely and responsibly, while preserving citizens’ interests and promoting national stability.
Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and the commander of the US Central Command stressed the need to adhere to all provisions of the joint declaration regarding the withdrawal of international coalition forces from Iraq by the end of this September.
The Prime Minister’s media office stated that Al-Sudani “received, yesterday, Tuesday, the new commander of the US Central Command, Admiral Brad Cropper, and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of the US Chargé d’Affaires in Iraq.”
He explained that the meeting witnessed discussions on various security and military aspects between Iraq and the United States, the progress achieved in the war on terrorism, and follow-up on the implementation of the joint declaration issued in September 2024 regarding the withdrawal of international coalition forces. The meeting also witnessed an emphasis on the importance of continuing dialogue on joint security cooperation at the bilateral level between Iraq and the United States, in addition to exchanging views on aspects of the bilateral partnership and ways to develop it.
The Prime Minister pointed out that the partnership between Iraq and the United States has achieved significant results that serve the interests of both countries and have contributed to enhancing security and stability locally, regionally, and internationally.
For his part, Admiral Cooper praised Iraq’s role as a model of successful counterterrorism cooperation, reiterating his commitment to building on existing successes and continuing security cooperation and enhancing strategic communication in the coming period.
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