Al-Sudani Welcomes New Commander of NATO Mission in Iraq

Baghdad-INA
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, received today, Sunday, the new Commander of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission in Iraq, Lieutenant General José Antonio. 

The media office of the Prime Minister said, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA)," Al-Sudani, bid farewell to the former Commander of NATO Mission, Lieutenant General Giovanni M. Iannucci, after the end of his duties in Iraq, in the presence of the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Advisor to the Minister of Defense, and Military Secretary to the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces."

During the meeting, they discussed Iraq's cooperation with NATO countries in advising and training the Iraqi security forces. 

The Prime Minister commended the former NATO mission commander for his role in Iraq and extended well wishes for his future endeavors. Additionally, the Prime Minister warmly welcomed the new NATO mission commander, underscoring the significance of enhancing the performance and capabilities of the security services to tackle security challenges, which constitutes a vital government priority in managing the security sector. 

The former NATO mission commander expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for his support and affirmed the continuation of the cooperation program with Iraq under the leadership of the new commander.