Iranian Ambassador To Nujaifi: Iran Is Ready To Contribute In Reconstruction As It Did In Fighting Daesh

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - Vice President Osama Najafi discussed with Iranian Ambassador in Iraq, Iraj Masjedi bilateral relations between the two countries. Masjedi said, according to a statement by the Nujaifi office "two problems represented challenges for Iraq the first was Daesh and the second was the referendum of Kurdistan," confirming that the stands of the Islamic Republic of Iran toward the two problems and the efforts that have been made, so as Iraq achieve the great victory over Daesh, and to solve the issue of the challenge represented by the referendum ," Masjedi confirmed that "The assistance provided by Iran was not for media and it is not a gift. The Iraqis presented thousands of martyrs from Sunnis, Shiites and Kurds," He also pointed to Iran's willingness to contribute in reconstruction as contributed in fighting, stressing: "The Iranian companies are ready to do so." For his part, Nujaifi said: "Iran is an important country, a friend and neighbor , and it is important that we cooperate for the sake of security and peace," adding that "there must be a new approach based on cooperation and dismantling of problems in favor of the general objective and stability of the region." He stressed that "Daesh is an enemy threatened everyone, and Iran's help came at a critical time, and we appreciate this assistance and these efforts and we appreciate the international efforts in this area." Nujaifi said that "the Sunni component does not feel justice, equality and balance because of the procedures and methods that Sunnis suffered in the previous period, and this does not help to build a stable country, and instability is not in the interest of the region in general." He added that "Prime Minister Haider Abadi achieved important things and still has a lot to achieve, and we believe that the field is open to cooperate with the winning list to form a majority government in cooperation with the Kurds also." Nujaifi said that "it is important that the election results constitute progress that leads to serving the citizens and get them away from the uncomfortable situation they are living" Nujaifi expressed his wishes for the prosperity and progress of the Iranian people, praising Iran's historic depth and civilization./ End