The EU Vows To Continue Supporting The Iraqi Govt. To Achieve Reform And Reconciliation

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - The European Union pledged to continue supporting the Iraqi government on the road to reform and reconciliation, saying it was an effective means of eradicating extremism and terrorism. "The statements by Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi for fighting corruption will be a continuation of the fight against Daesh and the government's commitment to respect the rights of all Iraqis, men and women, regardless of their origin or religious affiliations are also welcome, despite the many challenges," it said in a press release. "While preserving the territorial integrity of Iraq, the European Union encourages the Government of Iraq and the Kurdistan Regional Government to enter into a dialogue," the EU said, adding that "it will support the government to persevere on the path of reform and reconciliation, because this is the only effective way to eliminate extremism and terrorism in the long term." EU added "It will continue to support the Iraqi people and the Iraqi government to address the critical humanitarian challenges and to achieve the stability, reform and reconciliation it will face in the coming years," The commander-in-chief of the armed forces, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, announced during his meeting at the International Media Conference organized by the Iraqi Journalists Syndicate last Saturday, the liberation of all Iraqi territory from the control of the Daesh./ End