Iraq, Italy to boost joint military cooperation

Iraqi Defence Minister Thabet Muhammad Al-Absi met with his Italian counterpart Guido Crosetto to discuss joint military cooperation between the two countries.

Crosetto and his accompanying delegation arrived in Baghdad on Tuesday, Qatar News Agency reported.

The two sides also reviewed ways to strengthen future bilateral relations within the framework of joint cooperation.

Al-Absi lauded Italy’s efforts as part of the international coalition in the war against Daesh. He also thanked the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and its assistance for his country through training sessions held for Ministry of Defense cadres both inside and outside Iraq.