Iran, Iraq discuss fighting against terrorism – Official

Iranian envoy to Iraq Mohammad Kazem Al-e Sadegh and the leader of the National Wisdom Movement, held a meeting to discuss the latest regional developments, including fighting against terrorism.

Stressing that the stability of Iraq is in favor of the regional stability, Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim said that maintaining the balance is the basic basis for achieving stability.

He also called on the religious and governmental institutions to take the necessary measures for facilitating the participation of pilgrims from different Islamic countries in the pilgrimage of Ashura and Arbaeen.

Tehran-Baghdad bilateral ties and ways to expand the relations were other topics discussed by the Iranian envoy and Sayyid Ammar al-Hakim.

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It was earlier reported that, Amir-Abdollahian wrote in a post on his Twitter account about his visit to Iraq to discuss fight against terrorism, bilateral ties.

“Today, I met with the Minister of Interior of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Othman Al-Ghanmi,” , adding that they have discussed the ways to further develop and strengthen relations between Iran and Iraq.

The need for cooperation to maintain stability and security, including in the fight against terrorism, curbing dust storms, and facilitating the travel of Iranians during the Arbaeen pilgrimage were other topics discussed between the Iranian top diplomat and Al-Ghanmi.

On the Tehran visit, the Iraqi interior minister also held talks with other Iranian officials including his Iranian counterpart Ahmad Vahidi and the country’s Minister of Defense Brigadier General Mohammad Reza Ashtiani.

 

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