Today, the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri Al-Maliki, received a delegation from the Republic of South Africa led by Defense Minister Matse Angelina Motchikga, accompanied by the South African army commander and several officials, to discuss bilateral
relations and prospects for enhancing joint cooperation across various fields. Al-Maliki welcomed the delegation and emphasized the importance of strengthening ties between Iraq and South Africa, building upon previous cooperation, especially in security and military sectors, contributing to the development
of Iraq's security and military institutions. He highlighted the esteemed position held by the late leader Nelson Mandela in Iraq, underlining his struggle and humanitarian legacy in confronting apartheid and promoting justice and equality. The South African Defense Minister expressed
her country's readiness to deepen bilateral relations and expand areas of joint cooperation, expressing satisfaction with Iraq's role in the Middle East region. The meeting concluded with affirmations on the importance of ongoing communication and coordination between the two sides,
leveraging available opportunities to broaden the partnership in ways that serve mutual interests and enhance cooperation in security, military, and technological fields.
