23-04-2025
JOC: Our Forces Have the Expertise to Respond Swiftly to Challenges
Baghdad-INA
Deputy Commander of Joint Operations Command, Lieutenant General Qais Al-Muhammadi, on Wednesday met with his Italian counterpart to discuss strengthening bilateral military cooperation, affirming that Iraqi forces have the experience needed to address challenges and implement immediate responses.
According to a statement from the Joint Operations Command received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), Al-Muhammadi welcomed Italian Joint Operations Commander Lieutenant General Giovanni Maria Iannucci, along with the Italian ambassador to Iraq and accompanying delegation, at the JOC HQ in Baghdad.
Al-Muhammadi congratulated Iannucci on his new position and praised his previous role as commander of NATO's mission in Iraq, acknowledging his significant contributions.
The meeting covered a range of topics of mutual interest, with a focus on enhancing coordination and joint cooperation between the two countries.
Al-Muhammadi highlighted the key duties of Iraq's Joint Operations Command, particularly in counter-terrorism efforts and the pursuit of remaining militant elements, noting that Iraqi security forces now possess the expertise to effectively tackle emerging threats and provide immediate solutions.
He also emphasized the close monitoring by the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of all security and intelligence operations carried out by Iraqi forces.
Al-Muhammadi extended his gratitude to Italy for its support during Iraq's fight against terrorist groups, and for its ongoing contributions to training, capacity-building, and capability development.
For his part, General Iannucci commended the qualitative progress in the performance of Iraqi security forces, thanking al-Muhammadi for the warm welcome and reaffirming Italy's commitment to strengthening bilateral ties—particularly in the security sector.
