NTM-I D-COM meets with Director General of International Policy of the Iraqi National Security Council

Courtesy Photo | Maj. Gen. Claudio Angelelli, D-COM NATO Training Mission – Iraq, greets the Director General of International Policy of the Iraqi National Security Council, Mr. Hamza Hassan Shareef al Jaboury during their meeting.  

BAGHDAD, IRAQ

01.27.2011

Courtesy Story

Allied Joint Force Command Naples     

BAGHDAD – On Jan. 27 the Deputy Commander of NTM-I, Maj. Gen. Claudio Angelelli met the Director General of International Policy of the Iraqi National Security Council, Mr. Hamza Hassan Shareef al Jaboury, on Forward Operating Base UNION III. Mr. Hamza came to discuss Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Mailiki's request for NATO to continue providing support for the ISF beyond 2011.

Today's meeting was another example of coordination between NATO and the Government of Iraq. MG Angelelli stated "currently, NATO is in accordance with Government of Iraq requests, and is planning on several possible options to propose at the NATO ministerial level”.


"NATO is supporting the development of Iraq's military capabilities. Most importantly, they are assessing ongoing de-mining programs and border security” said Mr. Hamza.

MG Angelelli and Mr. Hamza talked about future measures for coordination.

In the implementation of the Iraqi-NATO Agreement, set to expire on Dec. 31, 2011, internal discussions are underway to determine extending or amending the current Agreement on the basis of future support NATO countries will offer Iraq.

MG Angelelli and Mr. Hamza expressed satisfaction on their coordination meeting. MG Angelelli emphasized the importance of the NATO-Iraqi relationship and his willingness to work with the Government of Iraq.

• Date Taken: 01.27.2011
• Date Posted: 01.31.2011 05:11
• Story ID: 64509
• Location: BAGHDAD, IQ