Arnous underlined the importance of the 11th session of the joint Syrian-Iraqi committee by signing agreements and memorandums of understanding that reflect the common desire and will of the governments of the two countries to develop and strengthen brotherly ties, open new prospects for cooperation covering the areas of energy and agriculture, promote trade.

He also noted the need to encourage the business sector of the two countries to establish joint investments and companies and take advantage of industrial and agricultural investment opportunities available to both sides.

Arnous thanked the Iraqi’s government and people for the support provided to the quake-affected people which reflects the deeply- rooted historical and brotherly ties binding the two countries.

Al-Ghurairy , for his part, reiterated his country’s determination to further develop and promote bilateral relations, and enhancing cooperation between public and private sector institutions in the two countries and exchange expertise in the operation of industrial enterprises and take advantage of investment opportunities in Syria to meet the needs and requirements of the two peoples.