Minister Ellwood statement on the advance of Iraqi forces in eastern Mosul
FCO Minister Tobias Ellwood welcomes the progress of Iraqi forces as another step towards defeating Daesh.
Minister Ellwood said:
We welcome progress made by Iraqi forces in eastern Mosul which marks another step towards defeating Daesh.
皇冠体育appre is still a long way to go. As Iraqi forces prepare for western Mosul, I pay tribute to their bravery and urge them to continue to put the protection of Mosul鈥檚 innocent civilians at the heart of everything they do.
皇冠体育app UK, as part of the Global Coalition, is committed to continuing to provide the government of Iraq with political, military, humanitarian and stabilisation support, as they work to deliver the political reform, national reconciliation and basic services all Iraqis want and deserve.
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