Norway will sent to Iraq to 120 military trainers to participate in the fight against the Islamic State

Norway will sent to Iraq to 120 military trainers to participate in the fight against the Islamic State

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They are for the year will be to work on improving the training of local self-defense forces

OSLO, October 30. Norway will extend its participation in coalition operations of Western countries led by the United States against the terrorist group “Islamic state” (IG) in the territory of Iraq. According to the report released by the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom, will be sent to Iraq 120 Norwegian military trainers, who in the year will be to work on improving the training of local self-defense forces. Norwegian military participation in direct clashes with militants Islamic State is not assumed.

Until recently, the contribution of the Nordic countries in the fight against “Islamic state” is limited by the fact that the headquarters of the Western coalition in the US city of Tampa (FL) were sent to the five officers of the General Staff of the Norwegian, who were to take part in planning operations against the Islamic State.

“Iraq has appealed to the international community for help in dealing with the Islamic State, for the successful confrontation that requires a broad and cohesive alliance – said Prime Minister Erna Solberg of Norway. – How many Arab states and Western countries have already responded to the request of the Iraqi government, among them and Norway. ”

As stated by the Minister of Defence of the Kingdom of Ine Eriksen Sereyde Norwegian instructors are stationed in the Iraqi city of Arbil, and Baghdad, and will work closely with representatives of the armed forces of other Western countries.

In addition, to Afghanistan to participate in the new NATO mission “strong support” (Resolute Support) will be sent 75 soldiers from the special forces of the Norwegian army. The objectives of the group, which will be located in Kabul, will also include the training of local security forces.

It is reported that the financing of two new military missions will cost the Norwegian budget of 390 million kronor ($ 58 million).

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