House Speaker, Swiss Foreign Minister Discuss Cooperation In The Economy And Investment Fields

Baghdad / NINA /- Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi received today, Sunday, Vice President, Federal Adviser, Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis and his accompanying delegation, which included a number of members of the Swiss Parliament. During the meeting, according to a statement by Al-Halbousi office, a discussion held on strengthening relations between Iraq and Switzerland and ways of cooperation according to common interests, the importance of activating friendship committees between the two parliaments, and emphasizing the continuation of joint political work, through the Memorandum of Understanding for the political consultations signed between the two countries. The two sides discussed cooperation in the field of economy and investment, and urged Swiss companies to work in Iraq and create job opportunities and employ youth, as well as cooperation in the humanitarian field regarding the issue of the displaced and returning them to their regions as steps that enhance the efforts to achieve stability in the country. They also discussed the regional and international situation, and stressed the importance of dialogue to achieve security and stability. For his part, the Swiss Vice President expressed his country's desire to strengthen relations with Iraq and expand the horizons of cooperation in all fields, in order to achieve development and prosperity, noting the importance of supporting Iraq in strengthening its security and stability, as it is an important part of the security of the region. / End