Iraq is an independent country America is serious in the delivery of aircraft F16

U.S. Ambassador in Baghdad Stephen Beecroft said that his country is fully aware that Iraq is an independent state and deal with it on that basis, noting that his country attaches its relations with Iraq the utmost importance to be a leader in the region.

Beecroft said in a round-table meeting held embassy building is the first to meet him with the media and the media since taking office. The United States gives its relations with Iraq utmost importance, adding that his country has invested a lot in Iraq over the past years and is intended to be invested this to succeed. Iraq to be a democratic country and a leader in the region, and expressed the hope that Iraq will play a constructive role in the region and beyond. Especially after the positive steps made in this direction, such as to host the Arab summit and the summit of five plus one on the Iranian nuclear file.
And on security ties between Washington and Baghdad, Beecroft said the excellent security relationship between his country with Iraq, especially through foreign arms sales program FMS, which includes the sale of weapons to Iraq as well as training equipment for the development of its security capabilities.

Beecroft said that his country respected the sovereignty of Iraq and respect his choices to buy weapons from any country that wants to be, he said, adding that his country feels that a solid relationship with Iraq in this field. There is no threatened in any way, "as he put it, as ambassador, said his country is serious work to deliver Iraq aircraft F16 contracted by as soon as possible, adding that his government is working with the Iraqi government to make sure the infrastructure and air bases to ensure the safety of The presence of these aircraft as well as training of pilots and maintenance staff to take care of them after receiving them. merely self-Iraq in this regard.