German Defense Minister arrives in Baghdad to discuss military cooperation
(IraqiNews.com) Baghdad – German Defense Minister Ursula von der Lin arrived in Baghdad on Thursday.
A statement issued from the President’s office said, “Iraqi President Fuad Masum today received German Defense Minister at the Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad. The duo engaged in a meeting and discussed about the latest developments that has been taking place at the security and political level. They also talked in details about the preparations for the battle to liberate Mosul and about the need to deepen cooperation between Iraq and the international coalition to defeat the ISIS.”
Germany also expressed its willingness to contribute in strengthening the capacity of Iraqi forces.