Tuesday, October 18, 2016

France to host meeting on Iraq to discuss post-Mosul offensive: FM

France will host a ministerial-level meeting on Thursday to discuss the future of Mosul, the Islamic State's last Iraqi stronghold, after international coalition launched a major offensive to uproot the group, French Foreign Minister Jean-Marc Ayrault announced Tuesday.


"There is a need to anticipate, to prepare for the day after and the stabilization of Mosul after the military battle," Ayrault was quoted as saying by local media.

"We must win the war but also examine everything that can help to win peace. What will happen after? We must set up administration, and prepare stabilization," he added.

Speaking to French diplomatic press, the French minister stressed that once IS is defeated, Iraqi authorities must develop a stabilization plan for Mosul and the region, protect civilians in the northern Iraqi city and provide humanitarian aid.

The French top diplomat warned that a defeat in Iraq would likely push militants to retreat to their Syrian stronghold of Raqqa.

"The coalition have to assume its responsibilities. After Mosul, it's Raqqa and skipping that would be a serious mistake," Ayrault said. "We can't let the Islamic State [?sic?] reconstitute itself or strengthen to create an even more dangerous hub," he added.
  [chinanewz.cn]
18/10/16

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