An international conference was held in Iraq in the Middle East, where a sweeping operation against the extremist organization IS = Islamic State has been carried out, to discuss the regional situation.
In Iraq, it was agreed that US troops stationed in Iraq would complete their combat missions by the end of the year, removing the threat of IS against the backdrop of terrorism in Afghanistan.
On the 28th, an international conference was held in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, in which the leaders and ministers of nine Middle Eastern countries such as Saudi Arabia, Iran and Egypt and France participated.
In Iraq, the U.S. military, which has continued its mopping operation against IS, plans to finish its combat mission by the end of the year, but French President Emmanuel Macron, who attended the meeting, said, "IS is still a threat and we should not relax our vigilance." Opinions were exchanged on removing the threat of IS against the backdrop of terrorism in Afghanistan.
It was also confirmed that cooperation will be strengthened for economic recovery such as infrastructure development in various parts of Iraq that was destroyed in the battle with IS.
The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia and Iran, who broke diplomatic relations five years ago, participated in this conference, and Iraq also aims to show its presence in the region by inviting both hostile parties and promoting the improvement of relations. Is believed to be.