Iraqi President stresses need for cooperation in establishing security and stability in the region

Iraq 10:57 PM - 2021-06-08

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On Tuesday, the President of the Republic of Iraq, Dr. Barham Salih, received British Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab.

 

During the meeting, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in all fields through the joint memorandum of understanding that was signed today to confirm the importance of the relationship between the two sides and its development in a manner that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples in the economic and cultural fields, and benefits the whole region in consolidating its security and stability, and working and coordinate in facing the challenges of terrorism, combating administrative and financial corruption, and recovering Iraqi funds smuggled abroad.

 

The meeting reviewed ways to confront environmental challenges related to climate change and global warming and exchange experiences in this important aspect that threatens the whole world.

 

The President of the Republic stressed that Iraq is moving towards balanced relations based on joint action with brothers and friends in the international community to consolidate security and stability in the region, reduce tensions, and support interconnection in the economic, commercial, health and environmental fields, which will benefit everyone.

 

For his part, Minister Raab affirmed his country's commitment to supporting the security and stability of Iraq and its active role in the region, and Britain's desire to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the economic and cultural fields, support investment, and enhance opportunities for development and progress for Iraq.

 

It is noteworthy that the UK foreign secretary, who was on an official visit to Iraq on Tuesday, met with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, President Barham Salih, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and other high-ranking officials.

 

 

 

PUKmedia