The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has hailed Iraq's victory over Daesh and retaking of Tal Afar district from the clutches of the terrorist group.

In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry expressed UAE's congratulations to the government and people of brotherly Iraq on this victory over the terrorist group that spread terror, destruction and chaos.

The Ministry also reaffirmed the UAE support for Iraq in its efforts to combat terrorism in all forms, to liberate all cities from Daesh terrorist group control and to restore peace and security across the country.