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Iraq sees coalition withdrawal as a major shift in its sovereignty
Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, described the international coalition forces’ withdrawal from the country on September 30 as a strategic turning point for sovereignty and stability. Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi said October 1 would mark a new day for Iraq’s state structure.
The departure of international coalition forces from Iraq on September 30 is being viewed in Baghdad as the beginning of a new era for the country’s sovereignty and security capacity.
Sabah al-Numan, spokesperson for the commander-in-chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, said the withdrawal would bring an end to a prolonged period of sacrifice and create a major shift in Iraq’s sovereignty and stability.
Iraq will assume responsibility for security
Al-Numan said September 30 had not been chosen at random as the date for the coalition forces to complete their mission and withdraw from the country. He said the date demonstrated the ability of the Iraqi army and security institutions to control their territory, combat threats and manage national security independently.
Al-Numan said Iraq had demonstrated its ability to defeat terrorist organizations and prevent terrorism from spreading within or beyond the region. He added that completing the withdrawal would open a new page in the country’s relations with other states.
Baghdad anticipates new partnerships in its relations
Following the end of the coalition’s military mission, relations are expected to continue on the basis of Iraq’s sovereignty, mutual respect and shared interests. These partnerships are expected to focus on security, the economy and education.
Prime Minister Ali al-Zeidi said during a meeting with General Brad Cooper, commander of U.S. Central Command, on August 12 that an agreement had been reached to end the coalition’s military mission and complete the withdrawal of its forces by September 30. Al-Zeidi said October 1 would mark a new day for Iraq’s state structure and that the country would be free of a foreign military presence.
The coalition was formed in 2014
The U.S.-led international coalition was formed in 2014 after the terrorist organization ISIS seized large areas of Iraq and neighboring Syria. Iraq declared military victory over ISIS in December 2017 after retaking areas under the group’s control.
At Baghdad’s request, coalition forces continued to provide advisory and training support in Iraq.
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