FOREIGN MINISTER: WE ARE HOLDING TALKS WITH AMERICA REGARDING THE PRESENCE OF ITS FORCES IN IRAQ AND WE ARE CONSIDERING VISITING DAMASCUS
Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein announced that Iraq needs international support to confront the threats of ISIS.
Hussein said in a press statement: “The presence of about 10-12 thousand ISIS elements in SDF prisons poses a threat to Iraq.” He pointed out that “discussions are underway with the United States regarding its presence in Iraq and the development of bilateral relations.”
He added, “There is no official visit by the Iraqi Foreign Minister to Syria at the moment, but it is under consideration.” He pointed out that “Iraqi-Turkish talks focus on the situation in Syria and the threats of ISIS.”
