Tunis:Ambassador Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations, welcomed Mark Kuipers, the National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism and Security in the Netherlands, along with his delegation, to discuss joint cooperation in counter-terrorism and security.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Undersecretary detailed the security stability achieved across Iraq’s governorates, which has led many countries to reconsider their travel advisories for Iraq. He emphasized the Iraqi government’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism, enhance security, and implement legal measures concerning foreign prisoners linked to ISIS, in coordination with relevant countries.

Ambassador Bahr Al-Uloom expressed appreciation for the existing cooperation with the Netherlands and conveyed Iraq’s desire to further strengthen bilateral relations, especially in security cooperation, intelligence sharing, and countering extremism. Kuipers acknowledged the positive developments in Iraq and affirmed Dutch support for Iraq’s counter-terrorism efforts at both regional and international levels.

Discussions also included the execution of memoranda of understanding in the security sector and ways to advance joint efforts in counter-terrorism and combating violent extremism, contributing to greater security and addressing shared security challenges.