Iraq's Kurdistan Region says US military support not ending despite expiry of agreement
A security co-operation agreement between the US and Iraq’s Kurdistan Region is due to expire at the end of September, but it will not end ties between Erbil and Washington, Kurdish officials told The National , after reports US assistance to the region had been suspended. The US and the Kurdistan Regional Government signed an agreement in 2016 to support the reform and unification of the…
The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has stated that the expiration of the security co-operation agreement with the United States at the end of September does not signify the end of their strategic partnership. The agreement, signed in 2016, supported the reform and unification of the Peshmerga forces, a key aspect in the fight against ISIS.
Despite reports of US assistance potentially being suspended, Kurdish officials emphasized that co-operation would continue through various means such as training, military advice, logistics, institutional reform, and efforts to unify Peshmerga forces. While discussions may take place in the future regarding a new framework for continued US support, the KRG remains committed to strengthening ties with Washington for regional security, stability, and the ongoing fight against terrorism.
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