China congratulates Iraq on liberation of Mosul

An Iraqi soldier holds a national flat to celebrate the liberation of Mosul. (Photo/Xinhua)

China on Monday congratulated Iraq on the liberation of Mosul, saying it was a significant victory in the country's war against terrorism.

Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang made the remarks at a daily press briefing.

According to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's office, Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their victory and liberation of Mosul.

China will, as always, support the Iraqi government in safeguarding the country's stability and pushing forward economic reconstruction, said Geng.