Spain seeks better relations with Kurdistan- envoy

ARBIL / IraqiNews.com: The Spanish ambassador to Iraq on Wednesday said that his country seeks to improve its relations with the Kurdistan region in a manner that serves the interests of both countries, according to an official statement. “During his visit to the region, the Spanish ambassador to Iraq, Francisco Elias de Tejada, discussed several issues of mutual concern, particularly the current situation in Iraq and the Kurdistan region.” read the statement that was published on the official web site of the regional presidency. The Spanish envoy praised the role of the Kurdish leadership in the political and reconstruction processes in Iraq, the statement noted. SS (P)/SR 1