Jaafari, Chinese State Councilor Discuss Political And Security Developments In Iraq

BAGHDAD / NINA / Foreign Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari discussed with Chinese State Councilor Yang Ji chi, in the Chinese capital Beijing, Iraqi - Chinese relations, political and security developments in Iraq and the victories achieved by the armed forces and the popular defense forces on terrorist gangs. A statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs quoted al-Jaafari as saying: "The Chinese officials stressed their support for Iraq in its war on terrorism, in addition to opening strategic prospects in the economic field," referring to the need to maintain these relations for the benefit of the two friendly peoples. He stressed that "China has a global weight as experienced state and a history of a lot of things; including the crises experienced by and the success in overcome and achieve excellent results in the evolution of this great state in all areas." He added: "We have achieved good results to get through the facilities we wanted, which included the Ministry of Higher Education, Defense Ministry and other ministries," adding that "his meeting with Chinese State Council adviser was very promising." Foreign Minister, Ibrahim al-Jaafari arrived in Beijing on the twelfth of this month, on an official invitation of his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi. / End