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Lieutenant General Rahim Abu Raga, Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces, discussed cooperation in peacekeeping operations and security with the United Nations (UN) Under-Secretary-General.

According to a statement from the Iraqi Security Media Cell, the meeting addressed activities carried out by the UN in coordination with the Iraqi government and preparations for peacekeeping operations in the country.

The two sides exchanged views on developing relations between Iraq and the UN, international peacekeeping programs and joint security initiatives. The meeting also covered counterterrorism, the prevention of illegal activities and the strengthening of international cooperation.

The Director of the Office of the Commander-in-Chief of the Iraqi Armed Forces emphasized Iraq's readiness to participate in peacekeeping operations and support activities conducted within the UN framework.

Farhad Alaeddin, adviser to the Iraqi Foreign Minister, and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs also attended the meeting.