On the 12th local time, according to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office, Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi met with visiting US Central Command Commander Cooper on the same day. During the meeting, Zaidi reiterated Iraq's commitment to the established schedule, that is, September 30 is the final date for international coalition forces to end their military tasks in Iraq and complete their withdrawal. Zaidi said that October 1 will be a brand new day in Iraq's history. At that time, Iraq will completely rid itself of all foreign military presence, achieve its territorial sovereignty, continue to enhance its security and military capabilities, and maintain its own security and stability.

On the 12th local time, according to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office, Iraqi Prime Minister Zaidi met with visiting US Central Command Commander Cooper on the same day. During the meeting, Zaidi reiterated Iraq's commitment to the established schedule, that is, September 30 is the final date for international coalition forces to end their military tasks in Iraq and complete their withdrawal. Zaidi said that October 1 will be a brand new day in Iraq's history. At that time, Iraq will completely rid itself of all foreign military presence, achieve its territorial sovereignty, continue to enhance its security and military capabilities, and maintain its own security and stability.