PM Receives the Acting Iranian FM and Confirms: Iraq is Continuing Its Approach Towards Strengthening Relations With Iran
Baghdad / NINA / -Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed that Iraq is continuing its approach towards strengthening relations with the Islamic Republic.
His media office said in a statement, “Today, Thursday, Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani received the Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ali Bagheri, and his accompanying delegation.”
The statement added, "At the beginning of the meeting, Al-Sudani renewed his condolences for the painful incident that claimed the lives of the late Iranian president and the foreign minister and their comrades, stressing that Iraq will continue its approach towards strengthening relations with the Islamic Republic and consolidating the foundations of constructive cooperation, in a way that achieves the interests of the two neighboring countries and the prosperity of their peoples."
The statement indicated that "the meeting witnessed discussion of the regional and international situation, the developments of the aggression in Gaza and its tragic consequences on the humanitarian level, the brutal crimes committed by the occupation forces on a daily basis against the Palestinian people, and the necessity of serious efforts by the international community to stop the aggression and avoid the expansion of the conflict in the region."
The statement explained, "It was emphasized that the joint committees will continue to hold their meetings, and the actual implementation of the memorandums of understanding signed by the two countries in the sectors of energy, security, education, transportation, and other vital economic fields."
For his part, Bagheri expressed his thanks to Iraq for its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the painful incident, praising Iraq’s pivotal role in the region and its constant endeavor to enhance stability by bringing viewpoints closer between countries.
Bagheri stressed Iran’s support for Iraq’s efforts to implement the Strategic Development Road Project and its readiness to contribute to it./End
