Maliki Meets Defense Minister Of Croatian

BAGHDAD / NINA / Head of the state of law coalition, Nuri al-Maliki discussed with Croatian Defence Minister, Ante Kotromanović and his accompanying delegation developments in the political and security situation and efforts to combat terrorism. Maliki reiterated, during the meeting, the need to strengthen military and security cooperation between the two countries, and to benefit from the experiences of Croatia in various fields, adding that Iraq wants to consolidate its relations with the countries of the world on the basis of respect and sharing common interests. For his part, Defense Minister of Croatian confirmed his country's support for Iraq in various fields, particularly in the war against the terrorist ISIS organization (Daash), noting that Croatia was among the first countries that joined the anti-terrorism international coalition./ End