President Rashid stresses the need to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces to confront terrorist threats
Baghdad-INA
President Abdel Latif Jamal Rashid stressed on Wednesday the need to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces to confront any terrorist threats.
The President's Media Office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received the head of the Counter-Terrorism Service, Lieutenant General Karim Abboud Al-Tamimi, at the Baghdad Palace."
The statement indicated that "the meeting discussed the latest security developments in the country and the role of the Counter-Terrorism Service in promoting stability domestically."
According to the statement, Abdul Latif stressed "the need to strengthen the capabilities of the armed forces to confront any terrorist threats," praising "the service's role and great sacrifices in preserving the security and stability of Iraq and all Iraqis."
He pointed to "the importance of developing the agency's capabilities and adopting modern studies and research in the field of combating terrorism and extremist ideology ,'for his part, Al-Tamimi expressed his "thanks to the President of the Republic and his appreciation for his directives.
He also provided a detailed explanation of the developments in the work of the Counter-Terrorism Service, its security and intelligence efforts, and its future plans aimed at enhancing the security and stability of Iraq."
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