Deputy Speaker Of Parliament Discusses With The Armenian Ambassador Enhancing Joint Cooperation And Exchanging Legislative Expertise

Baghdad (NINA) - First Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Hassan Karim Al-Kaabi, received in his office today, Sunday, Hrachya Poladian, the Armenian ambassador in Iraq, and discussed with him strengthening joint cooperation between the two countries, and a number of files of mutual interest. A statement by the Information Office of Al-Kaabi, which the National Iraqi News Agency (NINA) received a copy of, said: "During the meeting, Al-Kaabi called for activating the work of the Iraqi-Armenian Friendship Committee, exchanging experiences between the two legislative institutions, and strengthening cooperation between Iraq and Armenia in all fields." Al-Kaabi stressed, "Iraq's keenness to establish balanced relations with all countries of the region and the world, in a way that benefits the present and future of the country." For his part, the ambassador invited the Iraqi parliament to visit the Armenian parliament to strengthen the relationship between the two legislative authorities, appreciating at the same time the efforts made by Al-Kaabi and the Iraqi parliament in issuing important laws, stressing that his country is keen to expand the relationship with Iraq./ End