Italian Foreign Minister visits Iraq to discuss relations, security concerns
Italian Foreign Minister visits Iraq to discuss relations, security concerns
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BAGHDAD: Italian Foreign Minister Luigi Di Maio paid an official visit to Iraq, where he discussed bilateral relations and security problems with Iraqi leaders, including how to tackle terrorism in the war-torn country following the withdrawal of US-led coalition forces.

According to reports citing a statement from the presidency's media office, when meeting with Iraqi President Barham Salih, the two sides discussed bilateral relations and emphasized Italy's role in the international coalition and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) mission in Iraq in supporting Iraqi forces in combating terrorism.

"Promoting efforts to de-escalate issues in the (Middle East) area, as well as supporting conversation tracks to address current differences, relieve tensions, and prevent escalation," Salih said. According to a second statement from Mustafa al-media Kadhimi's office, during Di Maio's meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, the two sides discussed ways to improve bilateral security relations.

"The training of Iraqi troops within the scope of NATO's mission in Iraq," according to the statement, "particularly with the transformation of the partnership with the international coalition to a non-combat role." The Italian foreign minister reaffirmed Italy's support for Iraq's government, applauding its efforts to strengthen regional stability.

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