According to him, the withdrawal of US forces from Syria does not mean abandoning the fight against terrorism.
“The destruction of the IG remains our priority. We will continue to cooperate with the Allied states in this matter, ”said Pompeo in an interview with Al Hadath.
He also expressed hope for the creation of a strong Arab coalition that will be able to withstand the challenges in the region.
Earlier, Pompeo said that the United States destroyed 99% of the IG.
* “Islamic State” (IG) - the organization is recognized as terrorist by the decision of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation dated December 29, 2014.