House Speaker Meets Russian Ambassador to Iraq

BAGHDAD / NINA / House Speaker, Salim al-Jubouri assured that the Iraqis are confident of achieving victory by their great national consensus and unity. Jubouri also stressed during his meeting with the Russian ambassador to Iraq Maxime Maksinov according to a statement by his press office, that "Daesh began receding and its morale collapsed after the progress of the Iraqi forces in Mosul, praising at the same time Russia's role in supporting Iraq and the keenness of Parliament on the establishment of close relations between the two countries." For his part, the Russian ambassador expressed his country's interest in relations with Iraq and its eagerness to develop in a way that achieves the common interests and strengthen ties of cooperation at all levels, stressing that Russia is a key supporter of Iraq in its war against Daesh and in other issues. " During the meeting, they discussed the latest security and political situation in Iraq and the region, particularly the war against Daesh with the support of the international coalition and the large and important victories achieved by Iraqi forces. / End