Baghdad: The head of the National State Forces Alliance, Ammar al-Hakim, affirmed on Tuesday that the end of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq represents a message of recovery and stability, reflecting the country’s ability to overcome security challenges.

According to Iraqi News Agency, al-Hakim stated, “The end of this month, on September 30, represents a message of Iraqi recovery, revealing that Iraq has been able to overcome terrorism with the help of international and regional partners, the efforts of its people, and the sacrifices of countless martyrs who gave their lives on this path.”

He further noted, “The end of the international coalition’s mission means that Iraq is safe and has moved beyond security challenges, and this is an important message of recovery.”