China Confirms Its Support For Iraq In Its War Against Daesh

BAGHDAD (NINA) - The Chinese government has confirmed its support for Iraq in its war against Daesh. Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari met Chinese Ambassador Chen Weiqing, who confirmed that the Chinese government is seeking to enhance cooperation, security coordination and intelligence with Iraq, as well as exchanging experiences in the field of training, pointing that Iraq is the confrontation line with terrorism and that China is a partner and friend and will make every effort in various fields to return security and stability to the Iraqi people. He stressed the continuing support of his country to Iraq in its war against Daesh gangs and they continue to provide humanitarian assistance and services to displaced families and are ready to contribute in the reconstruction of the infrastructure of Iraqi cities after the elimination of terrorist gangs. For his part, al-Jaafari praised China's support for Iraq, providing necessary supplies for displaced families and supporting Iraq in international forums, although it is not part of the international coalition against terrorist gangs. The statement quoted Jaafari as saying that "Iraq is fighting a war in defense of itself, on behalf of the whole world, and achieve great victories, and will liberate its territory completely from the grip of Daesh gangs, especially as Iraq is a rich country and has the fundamentals of advancement, and looks forward to the investment of friendly countries, and help Iraq to rebuild Iraqi cities after the elimination of terrorism. " During the meeting, they discussed "bilateral relations and means of strengthening them to serve the interests of the two friendly peoples, and review the great victories achieved by the Iraqis in their war against the terrorist gangs and the efforts exerted by the friendly countries of Iraq in various fields."/ End