China supports Iraq in safeguarding national stability: FM

Xinhua Published: 2017-12-11 18:02:18
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China supports the Iraqi government in safeguarding national stability and advancing economic recovery, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang [File Photo: fmprc.gov.cn]

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lu Kang [File Photo: fmprc.gov.cn]

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Saturday officially declared the full liberation of Iraq from Islamic State militants, after Iraqi forces recaptured all areas held by the extremist group.

Spokesperson Lu Kang told a news briefing that China congratulated Iraq on its successful anti-terrorism war, noting it marked positive progress in global anti-terrorism cooperation.

"China hopes Iraq can achieve national stability and development at an early date," Lu said. 

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