Iraq, UK discuss withdrawal of US-led coalition forces from Iraq - China.org.cn

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi and British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Monday discussed ending the combat role of the U.S.-led coalition forces in Iraq.

Al-Kadhimi received a phone call from Truss, and the two discussed the coordination between Baghdad and London regarding ending the combat role of the U.S.-led coalition forces and shifting to advise and support role to enhance security and stability in Iraq and the region, a statement by al-Kadhimi's media office said.

The two sides also discussed the cooperation between the two countries in the war against the militants of the extremist Islamic State (IS) group, and the means to boost bilateral ties in various fields, the statement said.