PM Al-Sudani Meets CENTCOM Commander

Baghdad-INA
 
Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed S. Al-Sudani, met today, Tuesday, the Commander of the U.S. Central Command- CENTCOM, General Michael Kurilla, and his accompanying delegation.
 
The Media Office of the Prime Minister stated in a statement, received by The Iraqi News Agency-INA that “The meeting addressed cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the International Coalition in combating terrorism and countering extremism. The Prime Minister affirmed Iraq’s essential membership in the coalition and its commitment to collaborating in tracking and combating terrorist groups to ensure security and stability in the region.”
 
 “In turn, General Kurilla reiterated the coalition’s commitment to supporting Iraq in safeguarding its security and sovereignty against any terrorist threats,” the statement added.
 
Discussions also covered the latest developments in Syria and the ongoing regional challenges. Prime Minister Al-Sudani emphasized the importance of respecting the free choices of the Syrian people and reiterated Iraq’s readiness to assist Syrians during this transitional period.
 
The statement further stated that “The Prime Minister stressed the need to preserve Syria’s security, territorial integrity, and the safety of its people, along with its ethnic, religious, and social diversity. He underscored the importance of preventing any harm to the Syrian population or their religious sanctities and confirmed Iraq’s intention to monitor developments and the credibility of actions rather than words”.
 
Prime Minister Al-Sudani reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to working with Arab states and neighboring states to assist the Syrian people and establish security and stability in the region.