TEHRAN (Iran News) – President of Iraq Barham Salih and Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi discussed ways to promote cooperation between the two neighbors in various fields.
In the Saturday meeting in Baghdad, Salih and Masjedi discussed the latest political developments in the region, with both stressing the need for commitment to dialogue and plans to strengthen regional peace and security, the Iraqi president’s office said in a statement.
They also emphasized the necessity of supporting the Iraqi government’s efforts to protect diplomatic delegations and enforce the law.
The two sides agreed in the meeting that stability in Iraq and settlement of the regional crises would pave the way for the promotion of mutual cooperation.
In July, Masjedi said the Islamic Republic and neighboring Iraq have plans to boost relations in all arenas, days before Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi visited Tehran.
In his trip to Iran, Kadhimi met senior authorities, including Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.
- source : Tasnim, Iran News
