Army Chief Discusses French Troop Withdrawal from Iraq in Phone Call with French Counterpart
Army chief discusses by phone with his French counterpart the withdrawal of French forces from Iraq.
Baghdad – Al-Wasat Iraqi newspaper
The Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General (Special Forces) Abdul-Amir Rashid Yarallah, discussed with the Chief of the French Armed Forces, General Fabien Mandon, the latest developments and the withdrawal of French forces from Iraq.
A statement from the Ministry of Defense said, "The Chief of the Army Staff, Lieutenant General (Special Forces) Abdul-Amir Rashid Yarallah, conducted on Monday evening a telephone call with his counterpart, the Chief of the French Armed Forces, General Fabien Mandon, during which they discussed the latest developments and ongoing events, and discussed the withdrawal of what remains of the French forces present in Iraq."
It added that, "the two sides affirmed the importance of bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the French Republic, and the necessity of continuing joint cooperation and coordination in a manner that corresponds to current developments and serves the common interests of the two friendly countries."
On his part, the Chief of the Army expressed his thanks and appreciation to the French side for the support and assistance provided to the Iraqi army, while the Chief of the French Armed Forces affirmed his continuing support for the valiant Iraqi army and the strengthening of cooperative ties between the two sides.
