Iran FM, Iraq PM discuss mutual cooperation

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian of Iran and Iraqi Premier Mustafa Al-Kadhimi have exchanged views on the latest developments regarding Tehran-Baghdad relations on all fronts.

Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian of Iran and Iraqi Premier Mustafa Al-Kadhimi have exchanged views on the latest developments regarding Tehran-Baghdad relations on all fronts.
During the talks, which were part of Amri Abdollahian’s meetings on the sidelines of a regional summit in Baghdad, the top Iranian diplomat conveyed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s greetings to Al-Kadhimi and congratulated him on the successful holding of the Baghdad summit.
Amir Abdollahian said his presence at the event as Iran’s representative indicated Tehran’s firm resolve to support Iraq.
The two sides also discussed bilateral economic projects, which would benefit both sides, as well as Iranians’ pilgrimage to holy sites in Iraq during Arbaeen.
The Iraqi prime minister, in turn, described good-neighbourliness as important and called Tehran-Baghdad relations strategic.
Al-Kadhimi also appreciated Iran’s constructive and lasting role in supporting Iraq as well as the presence of Iran’s high-ranking delegation in the Baghdad regional summit.