UNITED NATIONS, Sept. 25 (Xinhua) -- The Iraqi security and military forces have improved their capabilities and efficiency in combating terrorists, Iraqi President Jalal Talabani told world leaders at the 63rd UN General Assembly on Thursday.

    The well preparation and continual training that the troops have undertaken has "greatly impacted their capabilities and efficiency in responding to criminal gangs, militias, and terrorist organizations," he said.

    "These forces carried out successful and extensive security campaigns to enforce the law in Baghdad, and were able to eliminate most of the armed militias and terrorist groups, which greatly helped to restore security and stability," he said.

    The Iraqi Security Forces took over the responsibility of security from the multinational forces in many of Iraq's provinces, he said.

    Acknowledging that the "road to achieving our desired goal of a secure, stable, and prosperous Iraq is long," Talabani called for support from the international community.

    Talabani urged the international community to support the Middle East nation to combat terrorism.

    The Iraqi people "call upon the international community, and in particular neighboring countries, to support Iraq in its effort to combat violence and terrorism, all while promoting peace, security, and stability," Talabani said.

    "This positively impacts the stability and security of the region, the interests of its peoples, and the international community as a whole," he said.