Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani called on Monday for cooperation with the UK in combating cross-border crimes and the extradition of criminals involved in corruption cases. As he received British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, Sudani “highlighted the need to collaborate with the British side to combat cross-border crimes, particularly smuggling, human trafficking, drug-related offenses, and recovering stolen funds as well as the extradition of individuals sought by the Iraqi judiciary for cases related to corruption,” read a statement from the premier’s office.