NATO confirms withdrawal of its mission from Iraq

Milan, 20 March (LaPresse) – NATO’s Supreme Commander, General Alexus Grynkewich, has confirmed the withdrawal of his security advisory mission from Iraq and the redeployment to Europe of several hundred troops involved in the operation. The last troops left the country today. Grynkewich thanked the Iraqi government and the allies who helped ensure their safe transfer, as well as the soldiers involved, describing them as ‘true professionals’. The non-combat mission was launched in 2018 to advise the Iraqi National Security Advisor, the Ministries of Defence and the Interior, and the police on how to develop and build effective institutions and forces. It operated mainly in the vicinity of Baghdad. The mission will now be managed by NATO headquarters in Naples, Italy.