SIIC chief reviews with Egyptian amb. political developments

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Head of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council, Ammar al-Hakim, discussed with Egyptian ambassador in Baghdad the political developments in Iraq and bilateral relations, according to a statement of the SIIC. “Al-Hakim received on Monday (April 19) the Egyptian Ambassador in Baghdad, Shrief Shahin, with whom he discussed the latest political developments in Iraq and ways of boosting bilateral ties for the good of the two people,” said the statement received by IraqiNews.com news agency. The Egyptian diplomat reiterated his country’s commitment to support the national partnership principle in the country. SH (P) 2