Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets Dutch Minister of Defense

Baghdad - INA 
 
The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "On Monday morning, Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with the Dutch Minister of Defense, Kajsa Ollongren, and her accompanying delegation. The meeting involved discussions on bilateral relations between the two countries and strategies to enhance cooperation across all fields. They also addressed the joint files that will be discussed during the Prime Minister's visit to the Netherlands, based on the official invitation presented by the Dutch Prime Minister".
 
 Prime Minister expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Netherlands in supporting Iraq during its war against terrorism, particularly within NATO Mission Iraq. He reiterated his rejection of any attack on Iraqi soil that would compromise its sovereignty.

 Prime Minister emphasized the government's commitment to providing protection for diplomatic missions and coalition advisors working in Iraq, including supporting NATO Mission Iraq in carrying out its agreed-upon tasks. He highlighted the government's decision to reshape the relationship with the Coalition, moving towards a new level of bilateral relations and cooperation with coalition member states.
 
Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized that the expansion of conflict in the region is due to the ongoing war on Gaza and the brutal crimes committed by the occupation authorities against the Palestinian people. He called on the international community to apply pressure to halt genocide, policies of killing and starvation, and to limit the opening of other fronts that could destabilize the region and the world.
 
For her part, the Dutch Minister of Defense, Kajsa Ollongren, expressed gratitude for the Prime Minister's efforts in maintaining security and stability and fostering good relations between Iraq and the Netherlands. She affirmed her government's agreement with Prime Minister Al-Sudani's vision that defeating the terrorist ISIS requires a shift in the coalition's mission towards equal bilateral relations, given the enhanced capabilities of the Iraqi security forces. Ms. Ollongren also confirmed that the Netherlands will assume leadership of the NATO Mission Iraq in the middle of this year, working with the Iraqi government to realize the new vision through the European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAM Iraq).