Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah discusses with the Joint Operations Command the control of the borders to prevent the infiltration of terrorists and reduce the drug trade, stressing the need to complete cooperation and coordination with the Peshmerga forces to address security problems in looseness areas 

As part of his field tours and his keenness to follow up on the security file and his direct support for the efforts made to maintain security in the country, Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed visited yesterday night the Joint Operations Command, He was received by the Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, First Lieutenant-General Abdul-Amir Al-Shammari, who expressed his happiness for this visit. During the meeting, the developments of the security and military conditions in general and the exceptional efforts of the armed forces and the great sacrifices they made for the country, In addition to seizing the land to address security violations and eliminate the remaining ISIS terrorist hideouts, the necessary measures to complete the formation of the 20th Brigade and its deployment in soft areas to enhance security were discussed.

The Deputy Speaker of the Council praised the role of the joint operations of officers and ranks of all classes, He highly valued the great sacrifices of our sons in the army to protect security and preserve the lives of citizens, While stressing the importance of controlling the borders to prevent the infiltration of terrorists, reduce the drug trade and prosecute criminals, Pointing to the need to complete cooperation and coordination between the federal military and the Peshmerga forces and fill the gaps, The security situation in Sinjar and ways to restore stability and provide services to the people of the district were discussed, The tasks and duties must be re-evaluated in line with the magnitude of the challenges, again in the context of his speech that the Council of Representatives supports the military and security institutions with legislation and laws and provide financial allocations to the army in order to develop its combat capabilities to carry out its tasks in maintaining security and imposing the rule of law.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives
Monday 30 May 2022