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Iraqi News
22-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
JOC Praises France's Support in Capacity Building and Development
Baghdad - INA Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, praised France's significant role in capacity building and development today, Thursday. The Joint Operations Command said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received today in his office Lieutenant General Pilot Thierry Jaretta, Deputy Chief of Staff of the Army for French Operations, and the French Military Attaché, in the presence of the Command's staff." The statement added that "At the beginning of the meeting, al-Muhammadawi welcomed his guests and gave a brief explanation of the most important duties undertaken by the Joint Operations Command and the achievements made in defeating and leading terrorism." It stated that "during the meeting, the overall bilateral relations were discussed, especially in the security fields and enhancing joint cooperation and coordination." He noted that "the continued cooperation and training of desert regiments were discussed, as well as the possibility of diversifying training and providing advice." The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations praised "France's significant role, particularly in capacity building and capabilities development."
Iraqi News
19-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
France congratulates Iraq on a successful plan for the Baghdad Summit
France congratulated Iraq on Monday on the success of the organizational plan for the Baghdad Summit. The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, received the Commander of Air Defense and Air Operations in the French Army, Lieutenant General Laurent Rataud, at the command headquarters in Baghdad, accompanied by the French military attaché in Baghdad, according to a statement by the Security Media Cell - received by the Iraqi News Agency - INA. During the meeting, aspects of military cooperation between the two sides were reviewed, with Al-Muhammadawi providing a comprehensive briefing on the nature of the work of the Joint Operations Command and the efforts made to enhance security and stability. Al-Muhammadawi praised "the effective role played by France in supporting Iraq in its war against terrorism and the significant contribution in the fields of training and armament." "The security situation in Iraq today is witnessing remarkable stability, thanks to the sacrifices of the security forces, the continuous development of armament capabilities, and the increase in capabilities and resources, which have contributed to consolidating security and creating a stable and sustainable environment," said the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations. In turn, Lieutenant General Rato expressed his thanks and appreciation for the warm welcome, congratulating Lieutenant General Al-Muhammadawi on the success of the organizational plan for the Baghdad Summit and appreciating the great efforts made by the Joint Operations Command. Lieutenant General Rato praised "the remarkable development in the capabilities of the Iraqi security and military forces, considering it a qualitative leap in the process of building the Iraqi military institution."
Iraqi News
05-05-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Deputy Commander of Joint Operations inspects security units in al-Tarmiya district
The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Qais al-Mohammadawi, on Monday inspected security units in al-Tarmiya district. "Lieutenant General Qais al-Mohammadawi, Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, visited al-Tarmiya district, north of the capital Baghdad," the command said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA). According to the statement, the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations conveyed "greetings and salutations of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mohammed Shi'a al-Sudani, to the security units present in this sector of the Iraqi army, police and popular mobilization units." Al-Mohammadawi praised "the great efforts exerted by the security forces in pursuing the remaining elements of the defeated ISIS terrorist gangs," praising "their distinguished security and intelligence work that has resulted in the clear stability and stability in Tarmiya district and other areas." Al-Mohammadawi directed "continued cooperation with citizens who have played a major role in supporting the work of the security services," stressing "working in a team spirit and carrying out tasks and duties according to the approved contexts within the precise specialization." The Deputy Commander of Joint Operations listened to "a brief explanation of the most important duties carried out by the security units and intelligence departments within the area of responsibility."
Iraqi News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Iraqi News
Lt. Gen. Qais Al-Muhammadawi is awarded the French Legion of Honor
The French military command awarded, today, Thursday, the French Legion of Honor to the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais Al-Muhammadawi, in appreciation of his distinguished efforts in pursuing the remaining leaders and elements of terrorist Daesh. A statement by the Joint Operations Command, obtained by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "the French military command sent the commander of the French Special Forces, Maj. Gen. Michel Delpit, carrying the French Legion of Honor that France granted to to the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais Al-Muhammadawi, in appreciation of his distinguished efforts in pursuing the remaining leaders and elements of the terrorist Daesh, sound planning and full coordination to employ the capabilities of the Iraqi security forces, in addition to his keenness to strengthen the relations with French advisors in accordance with the Iraqi legal and constitutional frameworks, especially in the areas of training, providing advice, exchanging information, and seeking to harness technical resources, monitoring methods, and intelligence efforts to pursue the remnants of the terrorist Daesh gangs."
