Iraq to open diplomatic missions in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Armenia

Kazakhstan, Astana, March 26 / Trend, D. Mukhtarov / Iraq intends to open its diplomatic missions and embassies in Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan and Armenia, Iraqi Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Kazakhstan and Tajikistan Sabir Raja Abboud al-Moussaoui told Trend. "I wrote a letter to the leadership of Iraqi Foreign Ministry on the necessity to establish diplomatic relations with Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Armenia and opening our embassies and missions there," Abboud al-Moussaoui said. He said restoration of relations with other Central Asian republics is necessary, as these countries have a common historical and cultural community with Iraq. "Khorezm, Bukhara, Samarkand have historical significance for Iraq. If Muslim countries in the Middle East and Central Asia unite, then we will become a major economic force," he said.