Baghdad The National Security Adviser, Qassem Al-Araji, discussed with the American ambassador in Baghdad, Matthew Tueller, the activation of the strategic partnership agreement between Baghdad and Washington.

The Chancellery said in a statement that the National Iraqi News Agency / NINA / received a copy of it: “Al-Araji discussed with the American ambassador the latest developments in the political and security situation in Iraq and the region, ways to strengthen the partnership between the two countries, and the importance of making more efforts to activate the strategic partnership agreement between Baghdad and Washington.”

The US ambassador indicated that his country is aware of the magnitude of the challenges facing the Iraqi government at home and abroad, stressing that the United States of America does not want to be a burden on the Iraqi government, but rather seeks to be a supportive factor for it, indicating that Iraq has a history full of civilization and progress, which is nothing like Afghanistan.

The US ambassador also made it clear that his country wants a strong, secure and stable Iraq, pointing out that the presence of the US forces and within the framework of the international coalition is at the invitation and request of the Iraqi government, and that the US forces are not occupying forces, but rather are to enable and assist the Iraqi forces in their tasks, stressing respect for the United States the sovereignty of Iraq and its institutions.

For his part, Al-Araji stressed that the Iraqi government is working to be a meeting point for all, indicating that Iraq distances itself from conflicts, as they harm its security and stability

Source: National Iraqi News Agency