Baghdad:The Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, General Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, has reiterated that any decision concerning war and peace rests solely with the Iraqi government.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, General Al-Shammari made this affirmation during a meeting with a delegation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands, which included Mark Kuipers, the National Coordinator for Security and Counter-Terrorism, as well as several Dutch diplomats and counter-terrorism officials.

The meeting, also attended by the Head of the Counter-Terrorism Service, the Prime Minister’s Advisor, and other officers, focused on enhancing bilateral relations and cooperation in security and counter-terrorism. The Dutch delegation expressed appreciation for Iraq’s security achievements and reaffirmed support for Iraq’s stability and security efforts.

General Al-Shammari emphasized Iraq’s commitment to strengthening international relations based on mutual respect and interests, underscoring the necessity of keeping arms under state control. He stressed that Iraqi territory would not be used for launching attacks against other countries and praised European support, particularly from the Netherlands, in combating terrorism.

He also highlighted the ongoing efforts of the Iraqi Army and security services in pursuing ISIS remnants to ensure national security and stability.