China supports Iraq in safeguarding national stability: FM

People celebrate the victory of the war against the Islamic State (IS) on Tahrir Square, Baghdad, Iraq, on Dec. 10, 2017. Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi on Saturday officially declared full liberation of Iraq from the Islamic State militants after Iraqi forces recaptured all the areas once seized by the extremist group. (Xinhua/Khalil Dawood)

China supports the Iraqi government in safeguarding national stability and advancing economic recovery, a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday.

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi Saturday officially declared the full liberation of Iraq from Islamic State militants, after Iraqi forces recaptured all areas held by the extremist group.

Spokesperson Lu Kang told a news briefing that China congratulated Iraq on its successful anti-terrorism war, noting it marked positive progress in global anti-terrorism cooperation.

"China hopes Iraq can achieve national stability and development at an early date," Lu said.