NATO Mission Iraq is an advisory mission, composed of highly skilled military and civilian advisors from the NATO Alliance and partner nations.
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@NATO
Transfer of Authority Ceremony from 🇩🇰 to 🇮🇹 command 🤝
#WeAreNATO
We thank Gen. Lollesgaard for his great work and wish Gen. Iannucci all the best in leading
@IraqNato
🌐
We stay committed to support Iraq 🇮🇶 in its efforts towards stabilization and security ⚔️
#بعثة الناتو في العراق تساعد في بناء #الثقة
تُكتسب الثقة من خلال الاجراءات التي يعمل بها القطاع الأمني الشفاف والشامل وإضفاء الطابع المؤسساتي على المصداقية والمساءلة والخدمة المشرفة التي تقدمها وزارة الدفاع والقوات المسلحة العراقية لجميع العراقيين.
Welcome Finland!
Our Finnish colleagues were already part of NMI team and today we want to congratulate with them for formally joining
#NATO
.
With them we will make NMI stronger and the Alliance stronger and safer.
#WeAreNATO
#wearenmi
#FinlandNATO
Col Kari Kaakinen, Chief Current Operations, Finnish Army, met with Lt Gen Jose Antonio Agüero Martinez, Comd
#NMI
at Union III, Baghdad for discussions about NMI and Finland’s participation in the Mission. Finland has been a part of NMI since 2019 and is the newest NATO member.
تعمل وزارة الدفاع جنباً الى جنب مع بعثة حلف الناتو في العراق في إحياء الذكرى العشرين لقرار مجلس الأمن التابع للأمم المتحدة رقم (١٣٢٥) حول المرأة والسلام والأمن. سنعمل معاً على تحقيق السلام والاستقرار للشعب العراقي.
#WPSin2020
The Commander of NATO Mission-Iraq, Major-General Jennie Carignan, explains the importance of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace, and Security.
تبارك #بعثة_الناتو_في_العراق بلغات مختلفة متعددة وتقول: "سنة جديدة سعيدة و كل عام و انتم بخير #نحن_الناتو
At
#NATO
Mission Iraq we say Happy New Year in many different languages!
#WeAreNATO
#NMI
Lt Gen Giovanni M. Iannucci handed command of
#NMI
to Lt Gen José Antonio Agüero Martínez in a ceremony chaired by Admiral Stuart B. Munsch, Comd, Joint Force Command Naples. NATO remains committed to supporting Iraqi Defence Forces.
#WeAreNATO
#wearenmi
The head of the European Union Advisory Mission in Iraq (EUAMI), Mr. Anders Wiberg, visited NATO Mission Iraq بعثة الناتو في العراق Commander, General Giovanni M. Iannucci.
Great conversation to pave the way for wider cooperation on
#workingtogether4iraq
.
#wearenmi
#WeAreNATO
The Italian MOD, Guido Crosetto, met NMI Comd, Gen Giovanni Iannucci. NMI activities and results, the Italian enduring commitment to
#NATO
, supporting the Iraqi SSR, and a focus on future opportunities, were the bulk of the conversation.
#ForzeArmate
#MissioniMilitari
#WEARENATO
Developing an
#Iraqi
System Approach to
#Training
was the aim of the workshop held at the Intelligence School, assisted by NMI experts. It was a great opportunity to set the basis for building partnerships and interoperability with
#NATO
.
@NATO_JFTC
@JFC_Naples
Following a request from the Iraqi authorities and a decision by the North Atlantic Council on August 17 2023 the scope of NATO Mission Iraq🇮🇶 will also include advisory and capacity-building activities in support of the Iraqi Ministry of Interior and Federal Police Command.
NMI visited the Iraq Museum this week to deepen their appreciation of Iraq’s rich cultural history; much of which was preserved and protected by archaeologists like Dr. Lamia al-Gailani, who was instrumental in preserving Iraq’s artifacts.
#NMI
builds… preservation.
#WeAreNATO
On 1 June 2024, the Dutch helicopter detachment (Helidet) conducted the first operational flight. The Helidet deployed in April-May with 3 CH-47 Chinook transport helicopters and approx. 120 personnel, in support of both NATO Mission Iraq and Operation Inherent Resolve.
#بعثة الناتو في العراق تبني #الإصلاح
تقدم بعثة الناتو في العراق المشورة بشأن الإصلاحات المؤسساتية التي تسعى الى تغيير عميق من خلال العمل مع وزارة الدفاع العراقية والقوات المسلحة لبناء أمن وأستقرار ورفاهية دائمة للأجيال القادمة.
Today Lt. Gen. Agüero (🇪🇸) handed over command of NMI to Lt. Gen. Schreurs (🇳🇱). The ceremony, chaired by Adm. Sir Blount, DSACEUR, was held in Union III, in Baghdad. The Iraqi CHOD, Gen. Yar Allah, along with other Iraqi and international guests attended the ceremony.
#WeAreNMI
Official visit from NATO HQ to Iraq. NATO Asst. Sec. Gen. for Ops,Thomas Goffus,is in Baghdad to discuss ongoing cooperation & future development with
@IraqNato
Comd, Gen. Iannucci & Iraqi Institutions. NATO working together with Iraq to make the IAF more effective & resilient.🇮🇶
ألف مبروك للجيش العراقي على مرور (100) سنة لتأسيسه!
To our friends and colleagues of the Iraqi Army, congratulations on the occasion of your 100th Anniversary
#WeAreNATO
#NMI
Today, NATOs contact point Embassy in Iraq
@TCBagdatBE
hosted the Ambassadors of NATO member and partner countries and NATO representatives.
Here, Commander of
#NATOmissionIraq
presented the status and progress of NMI 🛡🙌
Also present was representatives from
#OIR
🤝
Today, after an intense work and thanks to the support of the Chief of Defence, sGen. Yarallah, the IAF opened the NATO Codification Bureau. The Bureau will grant lower procurement costs, effective stocks management, reliable supply chain, cost savings and financial integrity.
The Iraqi War College hosted the opening ceremony of the 26th War College Course. Selected officers will attend full immersion classes aimed at preparing candidates for operational and strategic command and administrative duties. NMI is proud to support.
On February 7th and 8th 2024, the 🇪🇸 Minister of Defence, Margarita Robles, visited NMI HQ where she met with COM NMI. She visited Union III facilities and congratulated NMI soldiers for their efforts in advising 🇮🇶 Security Forces.
#workingtogether4iraq
#natomissioniraq
The NMI Spanish contingent,with representatives from other NATO Countries,
@IraqNatoComd
, GEN Giovanni Iannucci, the Spanish Ambassador to Iraq, Pedro Martinez & COS, BG Carlos Salgado Romero, celebrated Spanish Armed Forces Day 🇪🇸 Excellent opportunity to strengthen the NMI team.
#DUHMS
invited NMI advisors to provide a lecture within the NATO Protection of Civilian framework. Human security is one of three specialist areas of advice program which
#NATO
delivers to partner nations.
Great opportunity to support the
#ISF
NATO Special Representative for
#WomenPeaceSecurity
(WPS),
@irenefellin
, visited
@NATO
Mission Iraq (NMI) to shed light on Iraq’s forward movement on the WPS agenda, and its willingness to take the necessary steps towards a women empowerment.
#WeAreNATO
Great interest for Iraq & NMI from members of the German Parliament, they met
@IraqNato
Comd, Gen. Giovanni Iannucci & had a fruitful discussion on the current political situation, achievements of NMI & the excellent cooperation between the Iraqi Security Institutions & NMI. 🇩🇪🇮🇶
في 5 نيسان/أبريل 2021، عُقدت ندوة عبر الإنترنت مع مركز الدراسات والبحوث الإستراتيجية العراقي وأعضاء بعثة الناتو في العراق بهدف مناقشة الجوانب الممكنة للبحث المشترك وتوفير أساس لتعزيز التعاون بين مركز البحوث والدراسات الاستراتيجية والمؤسسات الأكاديمية العسكرية ضمن الناتو.
Comd
#NMI
and a delegation of personnel visited Besmayah Training Centre & Armor School on 27 Nov 23, where
#NMI
conducts advisory and training activities. The visit included a stop at the Spanish Fallen Soldier Memorial.
#WeAreNATO
#WorkingTogether4Iraq
Lieutenant General Per Olsen, Commander NATO Mission Iraq, participated in a workshop at Al-Nahrain Center with representatives of the Government of Iraq today to discuss in detail the cooperation and coordination between NMI and the Iraqi government.
#BuildingSecurity
#WeAreNATO
Ambassadors of NATO & partner countries, as well as
@UNIraq
,
@CJTFOIR
&
@EuamIraq
attended NMI’s Ambassadors’ Day. Great opportunity to strengthen synergy & share views on progresses of
@IraqNato
& future of NATO-Iraq cooperation.
#Workingtogether4Iraq
to build a safer Iraq🇮🇶 ⚔️
Comd NATO JFC Naples visited NMI and its personnel. During his stay, he was received by the President of Iraq, the PM, the MoD, the National Security Advisor and the CHoD. A great opportunity to highlight NATO commitment on making reforms and strengthening the Iraqi Armed Forces
Congrats on winning the 25th Gulf Cup!
NMI is proud of ISF for their professionalism and commitment in making this great game a success.
Int'l events like this help building a better world by connecting people. Education through sport creates mutual understanding and friendship
زار قائد بعثة الناتو في العراق مدرسة ضباط الصف النخبة في التاجي لمناقشة المهام الرئيسة للمدرسة وقدرات التدريب ودعم بعثة الناتو في العراق في مجال تطوير المدرب. #بناء_الأمن #نحن_الناتو
”Arabic is an important language. I have studied the Iraqi dialect to work with my Iraqi partners on building safety and security” – Lt.Gen Per Olsen, Commander of NMI
Today, we celebrate the International Arabic Language Day
#WeAreNATO
#NMI
Prime Minister of Iraq, Mohamed Shia Al-Sudani received NMI Cdr. Lt. Gen. Giovanni M. Iannucci, and his successor, Lt. Gen. Jose Antonio Aguero Martinez. NMI continues its work with Iraqi Security Forces and Institutions to spark reforms and modernization.
#wearenmi
#WeAreNATO
NMI Comd and key staff visited the Iraqi National Museum. We are in the cradle of one of the most ancient civilizations and, thanks to great Iraqi hospitality, we enjoyed ancient Sumerian tablets, Assyrian sculptures, and Islamic art.
🇮🇶On 31 Oct 2023
#NATO
Mission Iraq reflects on 5 years of steadfast commitment to supporting Iraq Security Institutions & Forces, Min of Defence, Min of Interior & Federal Police.
#NMI
's goal is to assist in building an Iraqi Security Sector ready to face security challenges⚔️
The Elite NCO School in Taji held the 1st Advanced Leadership course. Excellent opportunity for senior IAF NCOs to gain knowledge about leadership, duties & roles, responsibilities on personnel management, operational planning, & training development.
#workingtogether4Iraq
🇮🇶⚔️
Welcome to
@NATO
Mission Iraq! To learn about our mission, please watch Commander
#NMI
LtGEN Per Olsen’s interview with Mohammed Al-Rikabi on Al-Iraqiya’s ‘Foreign Talk’ programme
#WeAreNATO
National Security Advisor, Qasim Al-Araji, met NMI بعثة الناتو في العراقCdr, Lt. Gen. Giovanni M. Iannucci and his successor, Lt. Gen. Jose Antonio Aguero Martinez. Fruitful opportunity to highlight NMI enduring commitment with Iraqi Security Forces and institutions.
#WeAreNATO
President of Iraq, Abdul Latif Rashid, met NMI Cdr, Lt. Gen. Giovanni M. Iannucci, and his successor, Lt. Gen. Jose Antonio Aguero Martinez.
NMI remains committed to support Iraqi Security Forces and Institutions.
#WorkingTogether4Iraq
#wearenmi
#WeAreNATO
NMI Comd, LGen Iannucci, addressed the National Defense College students in Baghdad - an excellent opportunity to introduce
#NATO
/
#NMI
to a wide Iraqi audience. Mutual
#cooperation
and developing interoperability to provide stability and
#security
to the region were the focus.
يراقب مستشارو الكلية العسكرية من المملكة المتحدة في #بعثة_الناتو_في_العراق دروساً في الحرفة الميدانية التي يقدمها مدربون عراقيون تعلموها في أكاديميات عسكرية أجنبية وها هم الآن يشاركون ما تعلموه مع القوات المسلحة العراقية.
Good conversation between
@IraqNato
Chief of Staff, BG Carlos Salgado ROMERO and
@NATO
International Staff head of current operations, Ms
@AriellaViehe
. They both agreed on the key role of
#NMI
civilians and the good job done so far! Working together for Iraq. 🇮🇶🤝
A conference about
#Women
in the Security Sector was hosted in the Defense University for Higher Military Studies. Huge attendance and fruitful talks allowed to share life experiences, focus on good practices and paved the way for further women
#Empowerment
.
Iraqi Navy officers participated in
#NATO
Exercise DYNAMIC MOVE-22 in Italy. The exercise was a demonstration of NATO Maritime Command mine countermeasure capabilities & was the 1st time that Iraqi officers participated in a NATO Maritime exercise.
#Workingtogether4Iraq
🇮🇶⚔️
𝕃𝕖𝕤𝕥 𝕨𝕖 𝕗𝕠𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕥 🇦🇺🪖🇳🇿
#ANZACday
Today we commemorated the fallen Australians & New Zealanders who served giving the ultimate sacrifice for country. Multiple nations of
#NMI
participated in a beautiful ceremony at dawn
#Iraq
#WeAreNATO
#LestWeForget
🇮🇶⚔️🇮🇶
#NMI
is building
#Respect
NATO Mission Iraq works with the Iraq Ministry of Defence to reinforce good governance and trusted leadership; ensuring that they are a credible force trusted by Iraqis, capable of asserting Iraqi sovereignty, and respected by their partners.
Important Seminar on Women's Health & the UN Sustainable Development Goals was held today at the DUHMS.
@IraqNato
pointed out that “achieving gender equality, empowering women, & having them in key roles will be key for shaping a bright future & achieving peace and prosperity”.🇮🇶
The Elite School for NCOs hosted a full day lecture held by
@IraqNato
experts. Great opportunity for over 60 Iraqi NCOs to gain sound knowledge on important topics such as International Organizations, International Humanitarian Law, Human Security & Protection of Civilians.🇮🇶⚔️
The Iraq Ministry of Defence and NATO Mission Iraq stand together to recognize the 20th anniversary of UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. Together we will secure peace and stability for all Iraqis.
#NMI
#WPSin2020
NATO's out-country activities are an excellent opportunity to work together and build interoperability. Iraq is a great partner and we look forward to seeing the Iraqi army participating in
#NATO
exercises in the future. See you soon!
#Workingtogether4Iraq
is what NMI is about.
New “Soldier Card” – developed in cooperation between the Iraqi MoD and NMI – was presented during the Iraqi Commanders Crse on Int'l Humanitarian Law. The “Soldier Cards” has 20 legal, moral, and ethical rules, for humanitarian reasons, to limit the effects of armed conflict.
Good meeting between the Iraqi Air Force Commander, LtGen Shihab Jahid Ali and NATO Mission Iraq Commander, General Giovanni M lannucci
Fruitful conversations on how to improve cooperation with NATO make the Air Force even more effective and inspire effective reforms.
What is NATO Mission Iraq?
Building Safety and Security Together!
NMI is about supporting the Government of Iraq’s intentions towards raising the quality of life for its people and assisting with various means of getting there.
#WorkingTogether4Iraq
#WeAreNATO
#WeAreNMI
Official visit from German Armed Forces 🇩🇪 Vice Chief of Defence, Lieutenant General Laubenthal, and
@IraqNato
Commander, General Iannucci, had a fruitful conversation on
#NMI
current status and future development.
#WorkingTogether4Iraq
🇮🇶
#WeareNMI
#WeAreNATO
Mr. Essam F. Hassan, Iraqi Minister of Defence Director General for Policy & Requirements & a delegation from
@IraqNato
, met to jointly work on the Building Integrity Programme, a NATO initiative to promote a transparent & accountable Iraqi Defence.
#Workingtogether4iraq
🇮🇶⚔️
On World Arabic Language Day, NMI Comd presented to sGen Abdul Amir Rashid Yarallah the first Arabic edition of “MISSION IRAQ”. This quarterly journal refers to cooperative activities with our Iraqis colleagues which focuses on the progress of the agreed 15 Long Term Objectives.
The PM Advisor for Women Affairs, Mrs.
@TalabaniAla
met General Giovanni M. Iannucci. Improving women potential through education, awareness, literacy, and trg, enabling them to express their talents and potential, is crucial for women
#empowerment
within the Security Sector.
#NMI
is building
#Reform
NATO Mission Iraq advises on institutional reforms that seek in-depth change by, with and for the Iraq Ministry of Defence and Armed Forces; to build lasting security, stability and prosperity for future generations.
"في اليوم العالمي لانهاء الإفلات من العقاب على الجرائم المرتكبة ضد الصحفيين، ترغب بعثة الناتو في العراق بتسليط الضوء على مديرية الإعلام والتوجيه المعنوي في وزارة الدفاع العراقية والتي تلتزم بحرية التعبير ودعم الصحافيين".
#NMI
From 26 Nov-5 Dec '23,
#NMI
Advisors,
#Iraq
MOD Defence Chemical Directorate, and a rep from
#NATO
DEEP, visited the Joint
#CBRN
Defence Centre of Excellence in Czech Republic and the German Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Defence school in Sonthofen.
#WorkingTogether4Iraq
Iraqi SECGEN, Mr. Jabber Al-Haidary, chaired the Ministerial Reform Committee. NMI Commander and advisors attended a meeting. This was a fruitful event to assess the 2022 achievements for more ambitious objectives towards a more modern, capable and interoperable Security Sector.
زار أعضاء من بعثة حلف الناتو في العراق المتحف الوطني العراقي لتعزيز تقديرهم لتاريخ العراق الثقافي الغني، لعب علماء الاَثار مثل الدكتورة لمياء الكيلاني دوراً في حفظ الآثار واستعادة العديد من القطع الثمينة #بعثة_الناتو_في_العراق_تبني_الحفاظ #المرأة_السلام_الأمن_عام_٢٠٢٠
#WeAreNato
MOD Secretary General Al-Haidary and NMI Comd General Giovanni M. Iannucci signed the new set of Long Term Objectives triggering a reform process, professionalization of civilians, financial management and contracting.
#Workingtogether4iraq
#wearenmi
#WeAreNATO
Minister of Defence Thabet Al Abbas met NMI Commander Lt Gen Giovanni M. Iannucci and his successor, Lt Gen Jose Antonio Agüero Martinez. NMI's enduring commitment and how to inspire reform and security were the bulk of an excellent conversation.
#WeAreNATO
MoI shown interest for NMI activities and recent developments, expressed appreciation for its methodology and reiterated his interest in developing a similar approach with the MoI, to enable reforms and structural changes, with the intent of streamlining the security sector.(1/2)
Excellent interaction & productive takeaways between sLT Gen. Nasser Al-Ghanam & Gen Giovanni Iannucci. Systematic Approach to Training & how to improve Iraqi Military Academy & NMI cooperation to make the Academy the bulk of the Iraqi training system were part of the discussion.
From Sept 30 to Oct 5 Dr. Col Amer Abd Aljalil Kahdem welcomed an Italian Mobile Advisory Training Team of the Training Development Department within NMI to lead a course focused on Major Incident Medical Management Support at the Iraqi Medical School in Baghdad.
Great friendly football match between Advanced Non-Commissioned Officer Leadership Course students and
@IraqNato
members against the Elite NCO school team. Effective team building & further strengthening NMI & Iraqi Security Forces relationship is what we were looking for. 🇮🇶⚔️
#NMI
is about the future of Iraq - sharing advice, experience, & mentorship - with the guiding principles of providing institutional-level advice to security sectors, supporting faculty, curriculum, and institutional reform, & providing counsel that enhances training activities.
Welcome to
@NATO
Mission Iraq! To learn about our mission, please watch
@Comd_NMI
Major-General Jennie Carignan’s interview with Mohammed Al-Rikabi on Al-Iraqiya’s ‘Foreign Talk’ programme.
#WeAreNATO
Min of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein received NMI Cdr, Lt Gen Giovanni M. Iannucci and successor Lt Gen Jose Antonio Agüero Martinez. Fruitful talks on the excellent NMI interaction with Iraqi Security Forces to support Iraq's great potential and inspire reforms.
#WeAreNATO
Dr Khalid Al-Yaqoubi Security Sector Advisor to Iraq PM, met with Lt Gen Jose Antonio Agüero Martinez, Comd
#NMI
at Al-Zaqura Palace in Baghdad on June 14. NMI co-operates with Iraqi counterparts confirming
#NATO
's commitment in support of Iraq and it’s
#SecuritySectorReform
.
In July 2023, a team of cyber experts from Italy’s Army Signal Command's Cyber Defense Unit conducted a course in Iraq for
#NMI
advisors towards bolstering Iraq's Cyber Defense. NMI’s Ministerial Advisory Division works with key military and civilian leaders from the Iraqi MoD.
Command College hosted a lecture on Planning process and Decision Making Stages. Excellent opportunity to get inspiration on faculty and curriculum development within the military education sector.
#Workingtogether4iraq
and mutual exchange of experiences is what NMI is made for.
NATO Mission Iraq would like to extend its warmest congratulations to all officers, non-commissioned officers, soldiers and civilians belonging to the Iraqi Armed Forces. We look forward to continuing working together for a safe and prosperous
#Iraq
in 2023.
Happy Iraqi Army Day
Watch: "The Mission", a short documentary narrating the stages of ending the combat mission of the Global Coalition forces in Iraq.
Click here to watch the full documentary:
Director of Basic & Tactical Training Directorate (M7) and NMI
#Training
and Development Division (TDD) working together to outline priorities and best practice for Iraqi Military Branch and Service Schools.
#Workingtogether4Iraq
on shared solution is what NMI is about.
#Iraqi
Secretary General Mr. Jabber Al-Haidary chaired the Ministerial Reform Committee with
#NATO
Mission Iraq Commander, General Giovanni M. Iannucci. This was a fruitful opportunity to assess the impact of reforms embraced by the
#SECGEN
, facilitated by NMI.
The Security Advisor to the PM of Iraq, Mr. Khalid Al-Yaqubi, officially endorsed the ‘Iraq Cyber Capacity Review 2022’ report issued by the Oxford University, Global Cybersecurity Capacity Centre.
#Workingtogether4Iraq
We share Iraq's enthusiasm for hosting the
#Gulf25
! Sport has the power to connect people and create a better world.
#Iraq
shown its ability to foster a safe and secure environment, perfectly hosting such a high-level competition.
Well done and… Go Iraq Go!
Iraqi Warrant Officers graduated from the new Advance
#Leadership
Course, recently added to the Non-Commission Officer (NCO) development program. Iraqi Elite
#NCO
school and
#NATO
Mission Iraq worked hard together, to develop and deliver a course that fits the Iraqi Armed Forces.
JOC-I invited NMI for a fruitful conversation on National Emergency Management Procedures and how to improve civil preparedness and resilience in times of crisis. Good opportunity to develop synergies between military leaders and representatives from civilian ministries.
The NMI is building a safe and secure region with Iraqi cooperation. We are making positive security reforms to promote peace and stability in
#Iraq
by advising Iraqi Security Forces. Follow us on our journey.
@JFC_Naples
@NATOJFCBS