NEW: Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Champagne spoke to his Iraqi counterpart, Mohammed Ali al-Hakim.
“The two Ministers agreed that a de-escalation in tensions is necessary as peace and stability are key to pursuing the political and economic reforms underway in Iraq.”
“The Minister reiterated Canada’s on-going commitment to a stable and united Iraq and to ensuring the enduring defeat of Daesh.”
“Minister Champagne pledged to continue to work with the government of Iraq to achieve the peace, stability and prosperity that the people of Iraq want and deserve.”
