Baghdad: National Security Advisor Qasim Al-Araji affirmed on Sunday the Iraqi government's commitment to ensuring the continued work of the NATO Mission in Iraq and to further developing its strategic partnership with the alliance.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a statement from Al-Araji's media office indicated that he hosted the Commander of the NATO Mission in Iraq, Major General Christoph Hentzi, to discuss cooperation between Iraq's security institutions, represented by the Ministries of Defense and Interior, and the NATO Mission.

The statement noted that the meeting reviewed NATO's support for Iraqi security agencies in providing advice and enhancing capabilities, particularly in the fields of counterterrorism, drug control, and border security.

The discussion also covered completing the necessary procedures to ensure the sustainability of the NATO Mission's work in Iraq following the withdrawal of the International Coalition forces.

Al-Araji emphasized that the Iraqi government places importance on maintaining the work of the non-combat advisory mission and fulfilling all its requirements, in line with the outcomes of the Prime Minister's recent visit to Brussels.

Major General Hentzi expressed the depth and strength of the relationship between the NATO Mission and the Iraqi government, praising the progress and cooperation between both sides.