Kerry, Zebari discuss political, security developments in Iraq

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The US Secretary of State John Kerry contacted Foreign Minister Hoshyar Zebari on the developments of political and security situation in Iraq and the region.

A statement by the Foreign Ministry received by IraqiNews.com cited “Kerry confirmed the stance of the United States with the constitutional government of Iraqi in the face of al-Qaeda terrorism and terrorist groups in Anbar. He also stressed on the need to Procedures and political steps to support the security effort and to promote national unity in the face of challenges.”

“The minister expressed the appreciation of the government for the military and security support to the Iraqi security forces in the fight against terrorism and its ongoing commitment to support the process of constitutional democracy in the country,” the statement added.

“During the call, they discussed areas of support and international cooperation for Iraq and its government in the face of terrorism and extremism,” the statement concluded.