House Speaker Meets US President's Envoy

Baghdad, Iraq (NINA) - "The responsibility of restoring stability in the liberated areas lies on all political parties," Speaker Salim al-Jubouri said. "Iraq is facing a major challenge as it struggles to liberate Tal Afar, which requires the mobilization of international efforts to eradicate extremist ideology that is threatening the region and the world," the speaker said during a meeting with US envoy to the International Alliance Bitter McGurk, confirming "The importance of maintaining coordination between Iraq and the International Alliance for the liberation of the rest of the Iraqi territory from the grip of Daesh terrorist. " "The responsibility for restoring stability in the liberated areas lies on all political parties, which we hope will be particularly active in the file of community reconciliation and send messages of reassurance to all partners in the country," Jubouri said. The speaker of the parliament asked the United States and the international community to contribute in the reconstruction of the liberated areas from the grip of Daesh, by investing in all sectors. For his part, McGurk confirmed US support for Iraq in its fight against terrorism, stressing the need to maintain coordination between the two countries, especially with regard to security and economic files. During the meeting, the two sides reviewed the latest political and security developments in Iraq and the region, bilateral relations and means of enhancing cooperation, especially with regard to international efforts in combating terrorism and the liberation of Tal Afar district, as well as discussing the reconstruction of the affected areas. / End