Britain announces new partnership with Iraq

Followed by-INA  
The British Ministry of Defense commented on the agreement on scheduling the withdrawal of the international coalition from Iraq, today, Sunday, while indicating work to develop bilateral relations and move to a new security partnership with Iraq.
 
The ministry stated in a statement followed by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the United Kingdom will continue to support Iraq's security, as the international coalition enters a new phase, and the United Kingdom will work closely with our Iraqi partners to develop a sustainable bilateral relationship over the coming months, as part of the transition to a new security and defense partnership with Iraq."
 
It added: "Operation Solid determination” was established in 2014 to provide advice, assistance and enable partner forces to achieve the permanent defeat of ISIS and establish sustainable security cooperation. This mission operates under the umbrella of the international coalition against ISIS, which includes 87 partners (82 governments and five member organizations)."
 
  At the invitation of the Iraqi government, British forces have provided valuable support, training and assistance to more than 111,000 members of the Iraqi security forces, including more than 21,000 Kurdish Peshmerga forces, in basic infantry skills, weapons maintenance, counter-IED, medical and engineering skills."
 
  "The Royal Air Force has carried out more than 10,000 sorties, striking more than 1,400 targets, in addition to providing accurate surveillance and reconnaissance to support Iraqi forces' operations on the ground. We commend the professionalism of the British cadres who played their role in the international coalition."
 
“Thanks to the courage and effectiveness of the Iraqi Security Forces and Peshmerga forces, and the continued commitment of the Coalition, Daesh has been territorially defeated in Iraq, and the Iraqi Security Forces have been able to restore essential services to communities and rehabilitate areas affected by the conflict. With these key objectives achieved, the transition to new security arrangements under Iraqi leadership can begin,”  
 “Working alongside our partners in the Global Coalition, the UK remains committed to ensuring the global defeat of Daesh and its violent ideology. Our commitment to the security of Iraq and the wider region remains steadfast, and we will seek to develop a bilateral relationship that supports long-term stability in Iraq.”