Chief-of-Staff of the Iraqi Army General Othman Al-Ghanmi (photo) discussed in Baghdad Sunday with his US counterpart General Mark Millie cooperation and coordination in the military field, National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) reported.

A statement issued by the Ministry of Defense said that Al-Ghanmi met with his US counterpart General Mark Millie and his accompanying delegation and discussed, during the meeting, cooperation and coordination between Iraq and the United States in the military field.

“Our relationship with the United States is strong and we are in constant contact with the leaders and advisors present in Iraq to discuss and coordinate support for the combat operations of the remaining remnants of the terrorist Daesh,” he said.

On his part, General Millie praised the heroic role played by our forces, which responded to terrorism and defeated and expelled him from Iraq.

“You are the leaders and soldiers, you have the right to be proud of your forces after you destroyed the terrorist,” Millie said.

“We continue to provide logistical support and assistance to develop the capabilities of the Iraqi army in all its forms,” he added.