Egyptian President stresses importance of enhancing Iraq’s stability
The Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. Photo: AFP
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Egyptian President, Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, affirmed on Sunday Egypt’s support for Iraq in its war on terrorism, noting the importance of the historical relationship between the two countries, according to the press statement issued by the Prime Minister’s press office.
The statement elaborated that Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received a phone call from El-Sisi in which he congratulated him on assuming his duties and forming the new government.
Al-Sudani and El-Sisi discussed ways to strengthen the bilateral relations to serve the interests of the people of both countries, the statement mentioned.
The statement also indicated that Al-Sudani expressed Iraq’s efforts to maintain the relationship with Egypt in various fields and in a way that supports the partnership and the bilateral cooperation.
The Egyptian President stressed the importance of enhancing Iraq’s security and stability, and strengthening its vital role in the region, the statement added.
The Iraqi Parliament granted confidence to the new Iraqi government last Thursday during a parliamentary session in which MPs voted on the new cabinet chaired by Al-Sudani.
Al-Sudani was chosen on October 13 to form a new government following a year of division and disagreement between Iraqi political parties.
Al-Sudani pledged to be open to all political forces, whether or not they participated in the formation of the cabinet, in reference to the Sadrist Movement and its supporters who refused to participate in the government.