Ahead of Al-Kadhimi's visit, Iraqi Airways announces conducting direct flights to Abu Dhabi

Iraq 12:39 PM - 2021-04-04

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Iraqi Airways plans to start direct flights to the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi on May 1, the state-run Iraqi News Agency reported on Sunday, citing a company statement.

 

The announcement came ahead of a visit on Sunday to Abu Dhabi by Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi as part of efforts to forge close ties with oil-rich Gulf states.

 

Khadimi's visit to the UAE follows one to Saudi Arabia last week, during which Riyadh said it would increase investments in Iraq by five-fold to $2.67 billion.

 

The Iraqi Prime Minister has arrived in the UAE capital, Abu Dhabi, on Sunday, at the head of a high government delegation.

 

The media office of the Prime Minister said in a statement that Al-Kadhimi will discuss during his visit to the UAE the strengthening of relations between the two countries in many fields.

 

 

 

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