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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."
Shafaq News
06-02-2025
- Politics
- Shafaq News
France awards Iraqi commander highest honor for counterterrorism efforts
Shafaq News/ The French government has bestowed its highest decoration on Lieut. Gen. Qais al-Muhammadawi, Deputy Commander of Iraq's Joint Operations Command (JOC), in recognition of his counterterrorism efforts. JOC announced on Thursday that French military leadership sent Lieut. Gen. Michel Delpit, commander of French special forces, to present the award to al-Muhammadawi. The prestigious honor was conferred for his role in tracking down remnants of ISIS, as well as for his strategic planning and coordination in mobilizing Iraqi security forces. His dedication to bolstering ties with French military advisors—particularly in the realms of training, intelligence sharing, and technical surveillance—was also cited as a factor in the recognition. The award ceremony was attended by the JOC's Chief of Staff, senior military department directors, several French military advisors, and representatives from NATO. In his remarks, al-Muhammadawi described the honor as a tribute not only to his achievements but to all officers and personnel serving across operational sectors. 'This recognition extends to every officer, soldier, and member of the Joint Operations Command who tirelessly safeguard our nation,' he said. He further paid homage to the sacrifices of fallen and wounded soldiers, stating that 'our martyrs, our injured heroes, and their families are the true architects of victory against terrorism.' Reaffirming Iraq's commitment to reevaluating the role of the Global Coalition in counterterrorism efforts, al-Muhammadawi noted that the government, under the guidance of the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani, has already signed a bilateral security agreement with France in recent months. 'Iraq aspires to further strengthen its relationship with France, activate a genuine strategic partnership, and enhance its capabilities to confront emerging challenges in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both nations,' he concluded.
