Iraq’s Minister of Defense, Mr. Nayef Mukif Al-Shammari (photo), officially assumed his duties Saturday, at the Ministry of Defense headquarters, amidst an official reception led by the Chief of Staff of the Army and his deputies, and in the presence of the Commanders of the various branches and corps.
His Excellency affirmed the Ministry’s continued commitment to fulfilling its national responsibilities and enhancing the readiness of the armed forces to safeguard Iraq’s sovereignty, security, and stability, said Major General Yahya Rasool, Spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense.
Mr. Nayef al-Shammari was born in Nineveh Governorate in 1968. His Military Career and Education include:
- Graduate of the First Military College (Class 74)
- Graduate of the Command College (Class 32)
- Graduate of the Staff College (Class 67)
- He earned a Master’s degree in Military Science
His Political Career:
- He ran for membership in the Iraqi Council of Representatives in 2014
- Ministerial Appointment: He was elected Minister of Defense in 2016
The Iraqi Ministry of Defense also announced that the Commander of the Ground Forces, Lieutenant General Qasim Muhammad Salih al-Muhammadi, attended Friday the American Defense Weapons Exhibition in Washington, D.C., where he met with a group of leaders of ground forces from countries around the world.
He was briefed on the latest technologies, equipment, and modern weapons in light of the weapons used in modern battles.
This visit comes with the purpose of developing the capabilities of the valiant Iraqi army and providing it with everything modern to keep pace with global developments in terms of armament and equipment, the Ministry added. (Source & Photo © Iraq’s Ministry of Defense)
