Al-Halboosi receives US envoy to Syria and Iraq
The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi received, on Sunday, the American envoy to Syria and Iraq Mr. James Jeffrey and his accompanying delegation in the presence of the US Ambassador to Iraq Mr. Matthew Tueller.
The meeting discussed the latest developments in the region and coordination in the files of mutual interest to enhance security and stability.
The meeting also discussed the importance of continuation of the international coalition in providing support to the Iraqi security forces in fighting against terrorism, the file of securing the borders and the defeat of ISIS once and for all, and affirming the commitment to the sovereignty of Iraq, as well as discussing the conditions of women and children in the camps of displacement and the need to rehabilitate them and address this file, which is considered one of the reasons to the emergence of extremist thought, and work to bring back the displaced to their areas and provide them with the necessary services.
For his part, Jeffrey expressed his country’s continued support for Iraq and standing by its side in facing economic and security challenges and supporting its stability and sovereignty.
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Media Office
Of the Parliament Speaker
July 7, 2019