During his meeting with Zarif... President: Our Foreign Policy Based On The Interests Of Our People And Their Vision For Security And Stability In The Region

Baghdad / NINA /- President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received today, Thursday, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his accompanying delegation.

According to a presidential statement, Zarif conveyed the greetings of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to President Rashid, and his wishes for the Iraqi people for further development and prosperity, while President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid sent his greetings and appreciation to President Pezeshkian, stressing Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations between the two countries and develop mechanisms of bilateral cooperation to serve common interests.

The President of the Republic stressed, during the meeting: "Our foreign policy is based on the interests of our people and their vision for security and stability in the region," noting the importance of adopting constructive and productive dialogue in resolving the issues and crises facing the countries of the region.

Regarding the developments in Palestine, he stressed Iraq's firm position in supporting the Palestinians to achieve their rights and self-determination by establishing their independent state.

 He added: "Iraq has good relations with neighboring countries and the world, and based on its pivotal role, it has sought to enhance opportunities for peace and bring the views of regional parties closer together." 

In turn, the Iranian Vice President stressed the depth of Iraqi-Iranian relations, pointing to the religious, geographical, social and historical ties that bind the two neighboring peoples. 

Zarif also stressed the important role of the two countries in consolidating the pillars of peace and stability at the Arab and regional levels, renewing his country's support for Iraq in defending its security and protecting its sovereignty and independence. / End