The Head of the German Ministry of Defence has arrived in Baghdad on an unannounced visit

The German Defense Ministry noted that Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer plans to meet “with senior Iraqi military officials” to discuss the continued presence of the Bundeswehr in the country.

German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer arrived in Iraq on Wednesday on an unannounced visit to meet with German troops stationed there. This was announced at a briefing by a representative of the German Defense Ministry.

Prior to her visit to Iraq, Kramp Karrenbauer visited Jordan to meet with German soldiers and hold talks with Jordanian authorities.

The details of the minister’s visit are not disclosed for security reasons. The Ministry of Defense noted that Kramp-Karrenbauer plans to meet “with senior Iraqi military officials” to discuss the continued presence of the Bundeswehr in the country and the continuation of the fight against the terrorist group “Islamic State”.