Lebanon and Iraq signed a defense-related memorandum of understanding today.
The memorandum relates to developing bilateral military relations between the two countries. It was signed in Baghdad during Lebanese Defense Minister Maurice Sleem’s official visit to Iraq. Sleem met with his Iraqi counterpart, Jumah Inad Sadun al-Jaburi, as well as Iraqi President Barham Salih. The officials specifically discussed cooperation in fighting “terrorism,” according to Lebanon’s official National News Agency.
