President Receives Bahraini Parliamentary Delegation

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - President Fuad Masum said the historical relations between Iraq and Bahrain and the Iraqi and Bahraini society are strong and solid relations in various stages and periods, and have extensions in various fields that emphasizes common interests and promotes peace, cooperation and progress in the region. "President Fuad Masum received on Thursday at the Salam Palace a delegation of the Bahraini parliament headed by First Deputy Speaker Ali Abdullah al-Aradi," a presidential statement said. During the meeting, Masum stressed "the importance of these visits between the two countries, stressing in the same context Iraq's keenness to cooperate in all fields." The President of the Republic listen "to the head of the delegation, which conveyed greetings of King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa and Speaker of the House of Representatives in the Kingdom of Bahrain to the President of the Republic. Al-Aradi expressed "the desire of the Bahraini parliament to work together with the Iraqi Council of Representatives in order to enhance the means of joint action and cooperation in all fields," expressing hope for more stability and progress for Iraq and its government and people, especially in the war on terrorism. The President of the Republic, Fuad Masum expressed warmest greetings to the King and Speaker of the House of Representatives, wishing Bahraini people good progress and peace./ End