Iran favors united nation, strong government in Iraq: President Raisi

Tehran, IRNA – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi on Tuesday voiced Iran’s support for a united nation and strong government in neighboring Iraq. The president made the remarks in a meeting in Tehran with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' Al Sudani. President Raisi said that Tehran is resolved to further expand ties with Baghdad in different economic, commercial, cultural, and security areas. Noting that Iran’s relations with Iraq are exceptional, he expressed hope that further enhancement of ties between the two neighboring countries would lead to the promotion of peace and stability in the region and globally. The Iraqi premier, in the meantime, expressed satisfaction with his visit to Iran which takes place a month after the formation of a new Iraqi government. Al Sudani hailed Iran’s interactions with Iraq, noting that bilateral relations between the two countries are growing in an acceptable way. He stressed the role of a joint Iran-Iraq cooperation commission, calling for regular sessions of the commission. Follow us on Twitter @IrnaEnglish