Iraq's Reconstruction Alliance welcomes end of German forces' mission

BAGHDAD, Iraq — Iraq's Reconstruction and Development Alliance said the conclusion of German forces' mission in Iraq reflects the country's efforts to strengthen its sovereignty. In a written statement, the alliance's political office said it welcomed the end of the German troops' assignment as part of the broader process of winding down the international coalition's mission. The alliance described the move as an important step in completing the process carried out under an agreement reached during the previous government. It said the development reflects the sacrifices of the Iraqi people and the state's efforts to reinforce its capacity to manage its own security file. According to the statement, Iraq has entered a phase in which it can define its needs more independently and reshape its relations with security partners. No further details on the timeline or next steps were immediately available.