"We asked Australia to send more military advisors": Iraqi MP

Iraqi MP Farah Al Saraj, on visit to Australia, lauded the role played by Australian military advisers in Iraq and asked to send more Australian trainers there.Al Saraj, an exclusive interview with SBS Arabic24, says that the Iraqi troops trained by Australian military advisers are doing much more professional job in protecting civilians of Mosul during the battle there against ISIS.The Iraqi MP, originally from Mosul, also discussed enhancing cooperation with Australia in fields of investment and human services in Post-ISIS Mosul.On the Mosul local issues, Al Saraj expected a delay in compensation for locals who suffered damaged property due to Iraqi budget difficulties. However, there are 26 infrastructure projects have already started in some parts of Mosul in collaboration with UN agencies including UNDP.MP Farah Al Saraj is expected to meet with Iraqi community in Melbourne and Sydney during her current visit.

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