Australia Confirms Its Commitment To Support Iraq As Part Of The Int'l Coalition

BAGHDAD / NINA / The Australian Minister of Defense / Marise Payne / confirmed her country's commitment to support Iraq as part of the international coalition. A statement of the Ministry of Defence said, "Defense Minister Khaled al-Obeidi met, on the sidelines of the meetings of the defense ministers of the international coalition, defense minister of Australia," noting that "During the meeting, they reviewed aspects of cooperation between the two countries, and the Australian military cooperation and participation in the international coalition in supporting Iraq." She expressed "great appreciation for the sacrifices of the people of Iraq, at the same time, praising the victories of the Iraqi forces, and the desire of Australia and its commitment to supporting Iraq and its contribution to the development in the framework of the coalition in the coming period." For his part, al-Obeidi, thanked the Australian government and people on the aspects of support provided to Iraq, stressing that it deserves appreciation and respect. During the meeting, the reviewed the aspects of the preparations carried out by our troops for the battle to liberate Mosul. / End