The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received, at the Baghdad Palace, the head of the Strategic Council for Foreign Relations in the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kamal Kharazi, and his accompanying delegation.
A presidential statement said, “The president affirmed the development witnessed by the Iraqi provinces and cities in light of the consolidation of security and stability in the country, and he also welcomed the delegation’s visit to the city of Basra.”
The President of the Republic referred to the depth of social, geographical, historical and religious ties and economic interests that bind the two neighboring peoples.
Rashid said: “Iraq is on the verge of an urban renaissance after the parliament approved the general budget,” stressing that “the establishment of strategic studies centers is one of the indicators of the development of countries as it provides a clear vision for decision-makers in light of the many changes the world is witnessing in the fields of energy and water.”
For his part, Kharazi expressed his happiness for this visit and meeting the President of the Republic, stressing: “The Islamic Republic of Iran supports the security and stability of Iraq,” referring to the efforts made by the late Mam Jalal to expand relations, and he also praised the President’s role in strengthening cooperation between the two Iraqi and Iranian peoples.
The head of the Strategic Council stressed the interest in developing relations between the two countries, indicating: “Iraq is the gateway to communication with the Arab countries,” praising in this context Iraq’s efforts to bring views closer to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency