Iraq Marks End of International Coalition Mission, Transitions to Bilateral Relations

Iraq has reached a significant milestone with the completion of the International Coalition's mission against ISIS, marking the withdrawal of its forces. This transition signifies a shift to more robust bilateral relations with coalition countries, maintaining security and intelligence cooperation. The end of the mission does not signify the end of partnership, with continued cooperation in areas such as information exchange and capacity building. Iraq credits its armed forces and international support for defeating ISIS and looks forward to enhancing its security institutions.