President Calls On Chinese Companies To Contribute In Reconstructing Areas Affected By Terrorism

BAGHDAD, IRAQ (NINA) - President Fuad Masum stressed the need to expand the horizons of cooperation between Iraq and China in various fields, calling on Chinese companies to contribute to the reconstruction of areas affected by terrorism. "Masum received Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Iraq, Chen Weiqing, in Salam Palace in Baghdad on Sunday morning and discussed with him bilateral relations and regional and international developments," stressed the importance of relations between Iraq and China and the need to expand horizons of cooperation between the two friendly countries. " He also stressed the need to stick to dialogue and understanding to solve all problems, referring to the subject of the referendum in the Kurdistan region and its consequences. He also praised China's stance in supporting the Iraqi people in its fight against terrorism, stressing that Iraq's victories against Daesh organization is a victory for the whole world. Masum stressed the importance of activating joint cooperation in economic and trade fields, calling on Chinese companies to contribute in the reconstruction of areas affected by terrorism. For his part, Ambassador Chen Weiqing expressed his country's desire to strengthen the frameworks of joint cooperation, reiterating his country's commitment to support Iraq in its fight against terrorism./ End