After the end of the strategic dialogue round, political circles welcome the decision to leave the U

[size=52]After the end of the strategic dialogue round, political circles welcome the decision to leave the US forces from Iraq[/size]

[size=45]Baghdad / Hussein Hatem[/size]
[size=45]Various political circles welcomed the agreement achieved by the Iraqi negotiating delegation during the last round of strategic dialogue on the exit of US forces from the country. Representatives and observers described the Iraqi government's performance during the negotiations as "amazing", praising the efforts of the negotiating delegation.[/size]
[size=45]Yesterday, when receiving Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi at the White House, US President Joe Biden confirmed that the United States will end by the end of the year its "combat mission" in Iraq to begin a "new phase" of military cooperation with this country.[/size]
[size=45]Biden said: "We will not be at the end of the year on a combat mission in Iraq, but" our cooperation against terrorism will continue even in this new phase that we are discussing.[/size]
[size=45]The US president stated, "The role of the US military in Iraq will be limited to training and assisting the Iraqi forces in confronting ISIS, without giving any timetable or concrete elements with regard to many."[/size]
[size=45]On the other hand, the President of the Republic, Barham Salih, stressed the importance of the results of the strategic dialogue with America to achieve stability and enhance Iraqi sovereignty, stressing the need to "protect sovereignty and the independent national decision" to achieve the country's sovereignty.[/size]
[size=45]Saleh said in a tweet on Twitter that "the results of the Iraqi-American strategic dialogue are important to achieving stability and strengthening Iraqi sovereignty."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "It comes as a result of the diligent work of the government headed by Brother Al-Kazemi, with the support of the national forces, and is based on the reference of the state."[/size]
[size=45]The President of the Republic indicated that "Iraq's interest requires strengthening state institutions and protecting sovereignty and independent national decision."[/size]
[size=45]In turn, the Speaker of Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, praised the results of the fourth round of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and America, noting that "Iraq is stepping confidently towards achieving its full capabilities."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Halbousi said in a tweet on Twitter that "Iraq is stepping confidently towards achieving its full capabilities, and today it is succeeding diplomatically and politically in completing the Iraqi-American strategic agreement within the requirements of the new phase, the requirements of the national interest, achieving complete sovereignty, and building a capable and sovereign Iraq."[/size]
[size=45]He added, "We congratulate the Prime Minister and his negotiating team's achievement and all the efforts that were made to achieve this success."[/size]
[size=45]A member of the Parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee, Aliyah Al Emara, said in an interview with Al-Mada that “the American forces entered with an Iraqi desire and exited with negotiation and an Iraqi desire as well,” adding that “the American forces present in Iraq at the present time cannot be considered occupied.”[/size]
[size=45]The emirate believes that "the presence of US forces is necessary, but not necessarily urgent on the military side," noting that "their presence may be a necessity for cooperation according to another strategic horizon."[/size]
[size=45]The member of the Parliamentary Foreign Ministry indicated that "the Prime Minister and the delegation accompanying him made great efforts regarding the negotiations of the strategic dialogue round."[/size]
[size=45]The emirate adds, "The exit of the US forces does not mean severing relations with the US side, but rather there is a strong partnership in various fields between the two countries."[/size]
[size=45]A member of the House of Representatives, Ali Al Emirate, went on to say, “Iraq still needs support from time to time by the international coalition forces to eliminate ISIS in all its forms, whether it is intellectual, sleeper cells, attacks and interventions (..).” In a subsequent statement, the US State Department stated that “the relationship will fully evolve towards a role for training, advising, assisting and exchanging intelligence information” with Iraqi forces engaged against ISIS.[/size]
[size=45]The ministry added, "By December 31, there will be no more troops on a combat mission."[/size]
[size=45]According to the statement, "the United States affirmed its respect for Iraq's sovereignty and its laws, and pledged to provide the resources that Iraq needs to preserve its territorial integrity."[/size]
[size=45]For his part, Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi confirmed that the relationship between the two countries has become "stronger than ever."[/size]
[size=45]Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein had confirmed that the fourth round of strategic dialogue between Baghdad and Washington presents a clear vision that characterizes the partnership relationship between the two countries, noting that "the security forces still need the programs offered by the United States of America related to training, arming, equipping, and building capabilities."[/size]
[size=45]The specialist in security and political affairs, Fadel Abu Ragheef, said in an interview with Al-Mada that "the Iraqi government astonished observers and US military leaders during its last round of strategic dialogue."[/size]
[size=45]Abu Ragheef added that "the tour showed a literal, technical military aspect by the Iraqi negotiator."[/size]
[size=45]The security expert believes that "Iraq is on the verge of a new phase of calm and tranquility," adding that "the exit of forces will lead to a lack of targeting military bases, a decrease in military escalation and mutual bombing."[/size]
[size=45]Abu Ragheef indicated that “the American combat side will withdraw, and the advisors and trainers will remain confined to it,” stressing that “the US Air Force will remain near its bases at the Joint Operations Command.” For her part, White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki confirmed that the mission of US forces in Iraq has changed, but this does not mean the end of the partnership between Washington and Baghdad.[/size]
[size=45]Psaki added during the press conference that followed the meetings of the fourth round of the strategic dialogue between Iraq and America, and said: "We have now reached a stage during which the mission of the American forces in Iraq has moved from combat to training, advice, and assistance."[/size]
[size=45]Psaki reminded everyone of the strong partnership between Iraq and America that already exists, stressing its continuation.[/size]
[size=45]After the negotiations between the Iraqi and American sides ended, the leader of the Sadrist movement, Muqtada al-Sadr, announced that he was waiting for the completion of the withdrawal of the "occupation" forces, expressing his thanks to the "national Iraqi resistance."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sadr said in a tweet to him on Twitter, "Here is the occupation announcing the start of the withdrawal of all its combat forces, so let us wait with you to complete the withdrawal."[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sadr thanked Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi for his efforts to crystallize the agreement with the American side.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sadr added, “Knowing that we have stated conditions in the past, and with their fulfillment, the military action of the resistance must be stopped absolutely.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sadr expressed his readiness “to support the Iraqi security forces, including the army and police, to restore and extend security on Iraqi lands, and to banish the specter of terrorism, violence, intruders and pretenders of resistance.”[/size]
[size=45]In addition, the head of the Al-Hikma Movement, Ammar Al-Hakim, praised the position of the Prime Minister and the Iraqi negotiating delegation in Washington, describing it as a diplomatic achievement.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Hakim said in a tweet on Twitter: “A successful position of the Prime Minister and the Iraqi negotiating delegation in Washington, which succeeded, with the support of the political forces, in achieving a diplomatic achievement for the homeland represented by concluding an agreement with the American side to withdraw all combat forces by the end of this year and to keep the training, advisory and intelligence cooperation in place between the two countries.”[/size]
[size=45]Al-Hakim added, "Achieving this achievement stems from the unity of the Iraqi position that rejects the foreign military presence and replaces it with mutual relations that preserve Iraq's interest and sovereignty and Iraq's position in its regional environment. We reiterate our pride and thanks for all the efforts that have been made, and we congratulate everyone for Iraq's diplomatic achievement."[/size]
[size=45]Simultaneously, the Al-Fateh Alliance welcomed the Iraqi negotiator's agreement on the exit of combat forces from Iraq.[/size]
[size=45]In a statement received by Al-Mada, the coalition said, "We welcome the achievement of the Iraqi negotiator by agreeing to the complete exit of combat forces at the end of this year, which is a positive and advanced step towards achieving full national sovereignty."[/size]
[size=45]The coalition expressed its hope that "the concerned officials in the Iraqi state will follow up on the implementation of what was agreed upon in a practical way, and all thanks and appreciation to the Iraqi negotiator for this national achievement."[/size]
[size=45]In a related context, the Sairoon Alliance stated, in a statement, "We have followed with great interest the progress of the Iraqi negotiations with the American side from their first steps until this moment, and we value the great efforts made by the Iraqi government to formulate a national vision that contributes to achieving the full sovereignty of Iraq."[/size]
[size=45]The coalition added, "We renew our position rejecting the presence of any foreign forces on Iraqi soil, and we stress the need for a national orientation from all political forces, religious and cultural activities, academic and media elites, and all social segments, to support the rule of law, the prestige of the state, and the extension of security in a manner that serves the aspirations of the Iraqi people towards a better tomorrow and Iraq." An independent country in which all Iraqis of all colors enjoy security, safety, justice and stability.[/size]
[size=45]The decision to withdraw US forces from Iraq was welcomed by the victory coalition led by former President Haider al-Abadi.[/size]
[size=45]The coalition called for "sustaining the national momentum - governmental and popular - to strengthen sovereignty and its requirements against all forms of violation, at the forefront of which is the Turkish military occupation, and other forms of interference in the political, security and economic affairs of Iraq, and for concerted national efforts to make Iraq, its interests and sovereignty a supreme value in conscience and national action." .[/size]
[size=45]He added, "A sovereign and strong Iraq will achieve strategic balance in the region and the world, and any weakness of Iraq, or making it an arena of conflict, will drag the region and the world into major collapses, then Iraq will not be the only loser, but the region and the world, and the strategies of the forces of the region and the world must realize that Iraq is a center of balance." and balance the region.[/size]
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