Baghdad:The Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Abdul Amir al-Shammari, has stated Iraq’s readiness to engage in peacekeeping operations facilitated by the United Nations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Lieutenant General al-Shammari met with Jean-Pierre Lacroix, the UN Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations, along with his delegation. The visit aimed to discuss the United Nations’ efforts in collaboration with the Iraqi government, with a particular focus on mine clearance and the decontamination of affected regions.

The meeting was attended by several key figures, including Farhad Alaaldin, Advisor to the Prime Minister for Foreign Affairs; Fadhil Rahim, representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; Ihsan Jaafar, Director General of Mine Action at the Ministry of Environment; and Lieutenant General Jabbar Naima al-Ta’i, Senior Secretary in the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces. Discussions centered on enhancing relations between Iraq and the United Nations, as well as evaluating ongoing programs.

Additionally, appreciation was expressed for the UN mission’s support in assisting state ministries with the removal of landmines, unexploded ordnance, and improvised explosive devices (IEDs) left by ISIS. The UN Under-Secretary-General commended the cooperation in these efforts and expressed the organization’s readiness to continue strengthening development sectors and refining cooperation frameworks.

Lieutenant General al-Shammari reiterated the Iraqi government’s commitment to ensure security and peace by addressing the proliferation of landmines and explosive remnants of war. He also emphasized Iraq’s willingness to participate in peace operations under UN auspices.