Baghdad hails ‘positive’ statements from Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Iraqi elections

TEHRAN (Iran News) In a statement to the country’s official news agency on Tuesday, Bahr Al Uloom described Baqaei’s comments about the democratic process in Iraq as “positive”.

He said that the Iranian spokesperson not only praised the political and electoral atmosphere in Iraq, but also clarified the stance of the Islamic Republic that the Iraqi elections to be “an internal issue”.

Bahr Al Uloom added that Baqaei also expressed hope that the Iraqi people’s participation in the electoral process will help outline the political future of the country.

He continued by citing Baqaei’s statements that any outcome of the elections will not change the level of good and positive relations the two neighbors enjoy and that Iraq’s stability is in the interest of the entire region “Baghdad ”

Finally, the Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister appreciated and thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its positive stance towards the Iraqi government and the people.

The statement issued on the day Iraqis from across the country are heading to the polls to elect a new parliament. Over 20 million people are eligible to cast their ballots to elect 329 members of parliament.

He said that the Iranian spokesperson not only praised the political and electoral atmosphere in Iraq, but also clarified the stance of the Islamic Republic that the Iraqi elections to be “an internal issue”.

Bahr Al Uloom added that Baqaei also expressed hope that the Iraqi people’s participation in the electoral process will help outline the political future of the country.

He continued by citing Baqaei’s statements that any outcome of the elections will not change the level of good and positive relations the two neighbors enjoy and that Iraq’s stability is in the interest of the entire region “Baghdad ”

Finally, the Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister appreciated and thanked the Islamic Republic of Iran for its positive stance towards the Iraqi government and the people.