PM's phone call with PM Abadi of Iraq: 1 September 2016
皇冠体育appresa May spoke with Prime Minister Abadi of Iraq about the battle against Daesh, and creating stability and prosperity in Iraq.
A Downing Street spokesperson said:
This morning the Prime Minister called Prime Minister Abadi of Iraq to discuss progress in countering Daesh and creating the right conditions for Iraq鈥檚 stability and prosperity.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister welcomed Prime Minister Abadi鈥檚 personal leadership in the battle against Daesh, noted the progress made by Iraqi Security Forces and reaffirmed the UK鈥檚 continued commitment to the military campaign.
皇冠体育app leaders discussed next steps in the campaign including the operation to retake Mosul and agreed that alongside the military effort there needed to be governance, stabilisation and humanitarian elements. 皇冠体育appy agreed the UN General Assembly later this month would be a good opportunity for the Iraqi government to update the international community on the progress of the campaign.
皇冠体育app Prime Minister raised concerns over reports of abuses being committed by some elements of the state backed militias of the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF). 皇冠体育app leaders agreed that it was important that forces liberating Daesh territory should be following due process.
皇冠体育appy looked forward to meeting at the UN General Assembly in New York.