Lebanon and Iraq signed a defense-related memorandum of understanding right this moment.
The memorandum pertains to growing bilateral army relations between the 2 nations. It was signed in Baghdad throughout Lebanese Protection Minister Maurice Sleem’s official go to to Iraq. Sleem met together with his Iraqi counterpart, Jumah Inad Sadun al-Jaburi, in addition to Iraqi President Barham Salih. The officers particularly mentioned cooperation in combating “terrorism,” based on Lebanon’s official Nationwide Information Company.
Lebanon and Iraq take pleasure in cordial relations. Not too long ago, Iraq has sought to assist Lebanon via its economic crisis. In early 2021, Iraq determined to offer Lebanon with oil in alternate for medical providers to assist Lebanon with its power fuel shortages. Some Lebanese medical doctors went to Iraq to work because of this. Leaders of Iraq’s Widespread Mobilization Items militias have additionally traveled to Lebanon.
The Lebanese-Iraqi assembly additionally comes as Lebanon’s army seeks further funds. In October, the US sent an additional $67 million to the Lebanese military to assist it with money and tools shortages.
Relating to potential terrorism cooperation between the 2 nations, the Iraqi army stays lively combating the Islamic State (IS). Iraqi forces have captured or killed a number of key IS operatives this month.
