Al-Maliki confirms Iraq’s keenness to activate the strategic framework agreement after the end of the international coalition’s role

Al-Maliki confirms Iraq’s keenness to activate the strategic framework agreement after the end of the international coalition’s role

2024-03-06 02:20

Al-Maliki confirms Iraqs keenness to activate the strategic framework agreement after the end of the international coalitions roleShafaq News/ The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, received today, Wednesday, the US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq and Iran Affairs, Victoria Taylor, in the presence of the US Ambassador to Iraq, Elena Romanowski.

A statement issued by Al-Maliki’s office today stated that during the meeting, views were exchanged on developments taking place in the regional and international arenas, and a number of issues and files of common interest.

The head of the State of Law coalition pointed to the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between Baghdad and Washington and ways to enhance them in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples.

Regarding the ongoing dialogue between Iraq and the international coalition forces, Al-Maliki stressed Iraq’s keenness to activate the strategic framework agreement after the end of the international coalition’s role in Iraq and the transition to comprehensive relations in various fields between the two countries, stressing the necessity of ending the aggression against Gaza and opening safe humanitarian corridors.

For her part, Taylor referred to the cooperation relations between the two countries, and the keenness to maintain them in several areas, explaining that the United States is moving to end military operations in Gaza as soon as possible, and to work towards a political path that guarantees the legitimate rights of the Palestinians.

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