UK and Iraq strengthen partnership to combat crime and terrorism

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The UK and Iraq have strengthened their partnership to combat crime and terrorism as security minister Tom Tugendhat wraps up a three-day visit to the region. The agreement, reached with the government of Iraq and the Kurdistan regional government, seeks to reinforce the UK’s efforts to tackle serious organised crime, including organised immigration crime, human trafficking and narcotics. Iraq is a key partner in our fight against terrorism, as well as serious and organised crime Security minister Tom Tugendhat “Iraq is a key partner in our fight against terrorism, as well as serious and organised crime. “I’m pleased that we will be boosting our joint efforts to crack down on human trafficking, narcotics and money laundering, and strengthening our important partnership in the fight against terror.” Mr Tugendhat also discussed ways to intensify information-sharing, with both countries preparing to sign a memorandum of understanding on counter-terrorism co-ordination.