Prime Minister Arrives To China

BAGHDAD / NINA/ Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived at dawn today in Beijing in an official visit to China lasts several days. Abadi, according to a statement of the Prime Minister's Office, was received by Chinese officials in Beijing Airport and staff of the Iraqi embassy in Beijing. The Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi went yesterday evening to the People's Republic of China on an official visit,. A statement from the prime minister's office said Abadi will meet President of the People's Republic of China, Chairman of the Council of State and Chairman of the National People's Congress, and will discuss with them the development of relations between both countries and peoples and cooperation in the economic, military and security field, which is one of the main topics in the Chinese- Iraqi talks, where Iraq is looking to expand Economic and financing co-operation and increase the presence of Chinese companies and investment in the oil and energy fields as well as the development of services and infrastructure. The statement quoted al-Abadi as saying in a statement before leaving Baghdad that we look forward that our visit to the People's Republic of China will be a successful visit with great results for the benefit of the two countries. He added that this visit comes to support the economy and diversify its sources of arms. The statement noted that Abadi will sign during the visit a number of joint agreements to strengthen cooperation between the two countries. The official delegation includes defense minister Khaled al-Obeidi and culture Raundazi and a number of officials and advisers in the areas of security, economy, finance, defense and oil ./ End