Abadi, Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Discuss Cooperation Against Terrorism And Strengthening Bilateral Relations

BAGHDAD, Iraq (NINA) - Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi discussed with Crown Prince, Saudi Defense Minister Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul-Aziz the cooperation against terrorism and the promotion of bilateral relations and common interests that serve the Iraqi and Saudi peoples. . "The meeting also discussed investing the opportunities in the areas of energy, agriculture, industry, security cooperation and countering the threat of terrorism," a statement from the Prime Minister's Office said. "The region is witnessing great tragedies that can be solved with cooperation and assistance. The Arab and Islamic nation must play a role in building, reconstruction and development," Abadi said, added, "Iraq is not a party in conflicts, but a part of stability and convergence." "Saudi Arabia and Iraq have common challenges and risks, and extremism is a mix of complex events, including the instability of some countries, but the Kingdom is optimistic about Iraq's work and its direction, and it will go a long way through the coordination council between the two countries," Crown Prince said, added "Iraq has the potential to succeed more than the Kingdom, and a distinct location and distinctive minds and two rivers, and the Kingdom is ready to stand with Him, as there are no real differences with Iraq, confirming that the cooperation between the two countries has become an important turning point in the region./ End