Austria Plans Participation in NATO Training Mission in Iraq

PeopleOther ♦ Published: June 14, 2023; 16:16 ♦ (Vindobona)

Austria plans to participate in NATO's training and advisory mission in Iraq (NMI) with up to ten members of the Austrian Armed Forces. This was decided by the Council of Ministers at the request of Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg in agreement with Defense Minister Klaudia Tanner.

The Austrian Armed Forces have been involved in various peacekeeping missions internationally for many years. / Picture: © Austrian Armed Forces Photograph

Iraq plays a crucial role in stability in the region, according to the Austrian Foreign Ministry. Iraq's security has a direct impact on Europe and Austria. Austrian participation in the NATO training mission supports Iraqi partners in the fight against terrorism and contributes to combating the causes of flight and illegal migration from the region, said Foreign Minister Schallenberg,…