Abbawi, British Ambassador discuss preparations for Iraqi Airways Baghdad-London 1st flight

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Foreign Minister Undersecretary for policy Planning and bilateral Relations, Labeed Abbawi, received the British Ambassador to Iraq, Simon Collis, in Baghdad on Monday.

A statement by the Ministry received by IraqiNews.com cited “During the meeting, the required procedures for the first flight of the Iraqi Airlines from Baghdad to London after a long time of suspension were discussed.”

“They also discussed bilateral relations, issues of joint concern, and the event in the region especially Syria,” the statement added.

“Present at the meeting were Head of Europe Department Alaa Al Hashimi, person in charge of the Britain file, and person in charge of the political file at the British Embassy, Simon Smart,” the statement concluded.