Conflict in Iraq
Angela Merkel reaffirms support for Iraq
Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged more support for Iraq in its fight against the terrorist
organisation IS. With its international partners, Germany will continue to stand by Iraq, she said
in a telephone conversation with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
On Thursday the Chancellor phoned the Prime Minister of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi, to find out first
hand about the current situation on the ground. She reaffirmed Germany’s support for the new Iraqi
government, reported federal government spokesperson Steffen Seibert on Friday. It is important
that a new inclusive policy be credibly implemented at this stage, he said.
Prime Minister al-Abadi thanked the German government for its support to date, reported Steffen
Seibert. He is determined to push through reforms, and enforce a policy of reconciliation. The most
urgent task facing him, however, is the fight against Islamic State (IS) terrorists.
The Chancellor and Prime Minister al-Abadi expressly welcomed international efforts and the
effective alliance against the IS terrorists.
A comprehensive political approach on Germany’s part
The German government’s policy on Iraq focuses on a comprehensive political approach, concentrating
on strengthening Iraq’s new government, providing humanitarian aid and maintaining contacts with
the states in the region.
This approach also involves what is termed the "delegitimation" of IS, cutting off funding for the
terrorist organisation and continued support for the Kurdish regional government. The latter is
also taking the form of supplies of military equipment, including arms and ammunition.
Engagement within an alliance with the USA
The fight against IS is seen as a long-term task by the German government. There will be close
consultation with Germany’s partners.
During the general debate in the German Bundestag on 10 September, the Chancellor explained that
Germany’s engagement will be embedded in the alliance with the United States of America, the
European Union and partners in the Arab world. The fight against the IS terrorists calls for a
determined and resolute approach on the part of all allies.
Qatar does not support IS
The Chancellor met this week with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh al-Thani at the Federal Chancellery.
During their meeting they also discussed the threat posed by the terrorist organisation IS.
The intolerance and brutality demonstrated by IS in their fight against all other faiths is utterly
unacceptable, declared the Chancellor in Berlin. The IS is a serious threat to security throughout
the entire Middle East, she said.
The Chancellor also stressed the fact that she and the Emir were largely in agreement. This
intolerance and brutality and the war on everyone who does not share their world views cannot be
accepted. Qatar, said the Chancellor, is also a member of the alliance that the USA is currently
putting together. Emir al-Thani had underlined that Qatar would never support terrorist groups.
Qatar, he said, had also joined the alliance in the fight against IS.
At the NATO summit meeting in Wales, ten nations including Germany decided to form an alliance to
tackle the IS. At the summit it was decided to put in place a "clearing house mechanism" to
coordinate bilateral support measures. Within NATO’s existing partnership with Iraq, it will also
explore ways of extending Iraq’s defence capacities, if this is so desired by the government of
Iraq.
Angela Merkel reaffirms support for Iraq
Chancellor Angela Merkel has pledged more support for Iraq in its fight against the terrorist
organisation IS. With its international partners, Germany will continue to stand by Iraq, she said
in a telephone conversation with Iraq’s Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi.
On Thursday the Chancellor phoned the Prime Minister of Iraq, Haider al-Abadi, to find out first
hand about the current situation on the ground. She reaffirmed Germany’s support for the new Iraqi
government, reported federal government spokesperson Steffen Seibert on Friday. It is important
that a new inclusive policy be credibly implemented at this stage, he said.
Prime Minister al-Abadi thanked the German government for its support to date, reported Steffen
Seibert. He is determined to push through reforms, and enforce a policy of reconciliation. The most
urgent task facing him, however, is the fight against Islamic State (IS) terrorists.
The Chancellor and Prime Minister al-Abadi expressly welcomed international efforts and the
effective alliance against the IS terrorists.
A comprehensive political approach on Germany’s part
The German government’s policy on Iraq focuses on a comprehensive political approach, concentrating
on strengthening Iraq’s new government, providing humanitarian aid and maintaining contacts with
the states in the region.
This approach also involves what is termed the "delegitimation" of IS, cutting off funding for the
terrorist organisation and continued support for the Kurdish regional government. The latter is
also taking the form of supplies of military equipment, including arms and ammunition.
Engagement within an alliance with the USA
The fight against IS is seen as a long-term task by the German government. There will be close
consultation with Germany’s partners.
During the general debate in the German Bundestag on 10 September, the Chancellor explained that
Germany’s engagement will be embedded in the alliance with the United States of America, the
European Union and partners in the Arab world. The fight against the IS terrorists calls for a
determined and resolute approach on the part of all allies.
Qatar does not support IS
The Chancellor met this week with the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh al-Thani at the Federal Chancellery.
During their meeting they also discussed the threat posed by the terrorist organisation IS.
The intolerance and brutality demonstrated by IS in their fight against all other faiths is utterly
unacceptable, declared the Chancellor in Berlin. The IS is a serious threat to security throughout
the entire Middle East, she said.
The Chancellor also stressed the fact that she and the Emir were largely in agreement. This
intolerance and brutality and the war on everyone who does not share their world views cannot be
accepted. Qatar, said the Chancellor, is also a member of the alliance that the USA is currently
putting together. Emir al-Thani had underlined that Qatar would never support terrorist groups.
Qatar, he said, had also joined the alliance in the fight against IS.
At the NATO summit meeting in Wales, ten nations including Germany decided to form an alliance to
tackle the IS. At the summit it was decided to put in place a "clearing house mechanism" to
coordinate bilateral support measures. Within NATO’s existing partnership with Iraq, it will also
explore ways of extending Iraq’s defence capacities, if this is so desired by the government of
Iraq.
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