Trump discusses joint counter-IS efforts with visiting Iraqi PM

WASHINGTON, March 20 (KUNA) -- US President Donald Trump on Monday met Iraq's visiting Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi two days ahead of a ministerial which will discuss the global military campaign against the so-called Islamic State (IS) group.
The Trump-Abadi meeting aims to discuss the "partnership" between both countries in their fight against IS, and recovery efforts after areas are liberated from the group, White House spokesman Sean Spicer told reporters before the talks.
The two leaders will also discuss the "move into a new era in which Iraq is a force for stability and peace and a prosperous Middle East," he said.
Underlining US commitment to Iraq, Spicer added "the Iraqi people have been a brave and steadfast partner in our shared fight against ISIS, Al-Qaeda and radicalism". (end) sd.hb