Tunis:In a recent meeting, Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Bilateral Relations, engaged in discussions with Marc Kuipers, the National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism and Security for the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs disclosed that Undersecretary Bahr Al-Uloom welcomed Kuipers and his delegation, addressing Iraq’s security stability and its influence on international travel advisories. The discussions emphasized Iraq’s ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and enhance security.

The talks also covered legal actions concerning foreign prisoners linked to ISIS and the coordination with relevant countries. Both parties reviewed memoranda of understanding in the security sector and discussed strengthening cooperation to tackle terrorism and violent extremism.

Bahr al-Ulum highlighted the cooperation between Iraq and the Netherlands, expressing a desire to enhance bilateral relations, focusing on security cooperation and intelligence sharing. Kuipers acknowledged Iraq’s positive developments and reiterated Dutch support for Iraq’s counterterrorism initiatives and handling of foreign prisoners associated with ISIS.