Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shiaa al-Sudani received a delegation from the Saudi-Iraqi Parliamentary Friendship Committee of the Shura Council, chaired by Council Member and Chairman of the Committee, Ibrahim al-Qannas.
The meeting was attended by the Saudi ambassador to Iraq and several members of the Iraqi parliament.
Sudani welcomed the delegation and stressed the importance of sustaining and strengthening relations between Saudi Arabia and Iraq at all levels. He also reiterated consolidating economic and commercial partnerships and cultural exchange relations.
He added that, since assuming its duties, the government has followed a path that adopts strengthening ties and regional integration, which aims to confront regional challenges and crises, coordinate positions, and establish rapprochement with nations.
The Prime Minister indicated that Baghdad has become an arena to solve regional issues, contributing to stability.
The Saudi delegation confirmed that the Kingdom values relations with Iraq at various levels and looks forward to participating in the proposed development projects and available investment opportunities in a way that promotes economic cooperation between the two countries.
Source : Asharaq Al-Awsat