Masum Receives A Message From Putin Confirming The Depth Of Historical Friendship With Russia

Baghdad, Iraq (NINA) - The President of the Republic Fuad Masum stressed the depth of the historical friendship relations with Russia and the importance of cementing bilateral ties and bilateral cooperation in various fields, especially in the cultural, scientific, military and economic fields and exchanging experiences. During a meeting at the Salam Palace in Baghdad on Wednesday morning, Masum met Russian Ambassador to Iraq Maxime Maximov, according to a statement by his media office, and appreciated Russia's support for Iraq, especially in its war against terrorism. He thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for his condolences to the Iraqi people for the earthquake that hit regions in Iraq recently, wishing him and the Russian Federation more prosperity and progress. The ambassador handed over President of the Republic a written message from Russian President Vladimir Putin in which he expressed his condolences for the earthquake. He also affirmed Russia's readiness to support Iraq and its desire to strengthen bilateral relations in all fields./ End