Release A051206j

General Casey participates in election conference

Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq – On Tuesday, Dec. 6, the commanding general Multi-National Force – Iraq, General George W. Casey visited Multi-National Division Central South, Camp Echo, Ad Diwaniyah, to discuss the preparations for the upcoming elections.

MNDCS Commanding General Piotr Czerwinski and his staff familiarized the MNF -I commander with security preparations for the election scheduled on Dec. 15th. Casey has been informed about the capabilities of Coalition Forces and ISF as well as the logistics, engineer and combat support designated from MNDCS to provide security during the elections in the Provinces of Diwaniyah, Babil and Wasit.

The governors, chiefs of police and Iraqi Army leaders from these three provinces also participated in the meeting and discussed security matters with the Coalition Forces in attendance.

Casey congratulated conference participants’ good mutual understanding and cooperation in the preparations for the election period in MNDCS’ area of responsibility. He also stressed the very visible growing capability of Iraqi Army.

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For more information, please contact the Public Information Office of Multi-National Division Central-South, at Thuraya 00 873 762 197 788 or e-mail piomndcs@poczta.onet.pl