Iranian FM and Iraqi PM discuss ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi discussed bilateral ties, particularly economics, late on Sunday in Baghdad

According to IRNA Abdul Mahdi stressed on cultural and historical commonalities between the two countries and demanded for boosting ties between Baghdad and Tehran.

Firant News quoted the Iraqi PM as stressing on Baghdad seeking the best ties with its neighboring states, including the Islamic Republic of Iran.

During the meeting, the two officials also discussed also areas of cooperation and regional developments.

Zarif, for his part, expressed pleasure over his trip to Iraq and appreciated Iraqi government’s positive stance vis-à-vis regional developments and Islamic Republic of Iran.

Zarif, heading a politico-economic delegation, is currently in Baghdad for talks with the neighboring state’s officials.

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