The Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Prime Minister Muhammad Shia’ al-Sudani, confirmed that the government will continue, within its program, to work to strengthen the role of our armed forces in all its forms, led by our heroic Iraqi army. It is also working on the technological and field development of its combat weapons, and raising the capabilities of movement, deployment and capture the earth and repel aggression.
Al-Sudani said, in a press statement today, Friday, “The 102nd year has passed since the establishment of our heroic Iraqi army, the arm of the state and the symbol of its independence.
He added, “This memory comes today, and we live in an atmosphere of stability, which was not achieved except with the great sacrifices and precious blood that our valiant army made along with all the national armed forces of all kinds and duties.”
He went on to say, “Our armed forces maintain a rich record of victories, the latest of which was the heroism it embroidered through the victory over terrorism and the restoration of our land from the clutches of evil. We remember the blood of the martyrs, young and old, as they rush unaware of death,” stressing, “Our government will continue, within its program, to work to strengthen the role of our armed forces in all its forms, led by our heroic Iraqi army, and to work on the technological and field development of its combat weapons, and to raise the capabilities of movement, deployment and holding the land and repelling aggression
He concluded by saying, a tribute to respect and appreciation for the men who have always stood up to defend their people in our armed forces. Glory to the martyrs of Iraq, the title of our pride, and the pillar of our secure life..Happy new year to our army and our people.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency