The coordination framework appreciates the government’s position in its negotiations with the international coalition

Baghdad - INA

The coordination framework praised, on Thursday, the government’s position in its negotiations with the international coalition.

The framework said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): It "welcomes the joint statement in order to begin the dialogue that leads to the withdrawal of the international coalition after the end of its mission and its assistance to Iraq in the war against ISIS.".

It added, "While he appreciates the international community's support for Iraq in its war against terrorism, he congratulates the great efforts made by all national forces, led by the government, over the past period in order to begin negotiations with the international coalition to redraw the relationship with it in a way that preserves Iraq's rights, sovereignty, security and stability." .

The framework stressed "the importance of formulating a specific and clear timetable for the duration of the presence of international coalition advisors in Iraq and starting to reduce the number of advisors on Iraqi soil," stressing, "its full support for the transition to comprehensive bilateral relations with the coalition countries in the political, economic, cultural, security, and military fields in a manner consistent with the vision of the Iraqi government and contributes to enhancing internal stability and preserving the country’s security.”.

The framework praised "the government's commitment to what was stated in its approach, which included dialogue with the international coalition and redefining its presence and the need for it," reiterating its "absolute confidence in the security services, with all their formations and names, in preserving the security and stability of Iraq.".

The coordination framework called on all active forces to "invest in this achievement and give the Iraqi negotiator an opportunity and not affect the atmosphere of bilateral dialogue with the coalition countries."