Ahmadinejad Warns Of Enemies Attempts To Divide Iran-Iraq

Tehran, March 11, IRNA – President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad said on Saturday that enemies of Iran and Iraq seek to embark on any ploy to prevent expansion of relations and cooperation between the two countries. President Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Iraqi Vice President Khudayyir al-Khaza'I in Tehran on Saturday. The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq have remarkable positions in the region and the world which is not apealing to their enemies, he said. Expansion of relations between Iran and Iraq at mutual, regional and international levels is vital for progress and development of both countries, he said. Iran and Iraq share common history, civilization, culture and excellent geopolitical locations in the region and the world, Ahmadinejad said. Enemies are not satisfied with progress, development and welfare of both nations, he said adding that the enemies try to sow seeds of discords between the two countries to prevent their progress and for this reason it is necessary for both sides to stay vigilant, he said. Grounds are prepared for expansion of all-out relations and cooperation between the two countries in the areas of culture, science, technology, energy, commerce and investment, said the Iranian President. The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq can bring justice, peace, friendship and brotherhood to the world, he said. He hoped to witness enhancement of relations and cooperation between Tehran and Baghdad. The Iraqi vice president, for his part, said expansion of relations between the two countries will deal a crushing blow to the enemies. Iran has always backed Iraq in hard times and the country is in dire needs of Iran’s assistance to pave its path, he said. Expansion of relations between the two countries would help them turn into big powers in the region and the world, said the Iraqi vice president. There is no doubt that the Islamic revolution will continue its path with success, he said. He called on Iranian investors and businessmen to contribute to the reconstruction of Iraq as the country needs Iran’s scientific assistance. Expansion of relations between Iran and Iraq will deal a fatal blow to the enemies, said the Iraqi officials./end