House Speaker Receives EU's Ambassador To Iraq

BAGHDAD (NINA)- Speaker Salim al-Jubouri stressed the need to mobilize international and regional efforts to combat extremist ideas that are threatening the region and the world. During a meeting with the EU's Ambassador To Iraq, Patrick Simonnet, al-Jubouri stressed the need to mobilize international and regional efforts to counter the threat of terrorist organizations and to fight against extremist ideas that threaten the region and the world. Jubouri, according to a statement by his office, confirmed "the importance of the role of the European Union in helping Iraq in the file of relief for the displaced and rehabilitation of their areas affected by military operations." He stressed the need to activate the dialogue between the political parties to contribute overcoming all obstacles and work to resolve differences by resorting to the language of reason and adherence to the Constitution, which protects everyone without exception. He added, "Iraq is moving towards the liberation of the last remaining cities that are controlled by terrorists, and the security forces have proved to the world that they can achieve victory in record time and with minimal losses," pointing "The humanitarian side was present during the fighting, through preserving the lives of civilians and avoiding the scourge of war." For his part, Simonnet stressed the support of the European Union countries for Iraq in its war against Daesh gangs, and praised the role of the parliament speaker in supporting the file of displaced persons and community reconciliation through procedures and laws that contribute to strengthening the democratic process in Iraq. The statement said that during the meeting, the political and security developments in Iraq and the region and developments in the military operations in the city of Mosul against the terrorist organization were discussed, as well as the governmental and international efforts to restore stability to the liberated cities./ End