Iraqi PM pays official visit to Syria
The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, and the Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad. Photo: PMO
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, started on Sunday an official visit to Syria to discuss bilateral ties and issues of common interest, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister Office (PMO).
An official reception ceremony was held in the presidential palace in the Syrian capital, Damascus, where Al-Sudani was received by the Syrian President, Bashar Al-Assad, according to the statement.
The statement illustrated that the Iraqi Prime Minister headed the Iraqi delegation during the talks held with the Syrian side, headed by Al-Assad.
The discussions between both sides addressed ways to promote cooperation and partnership between Iraq and Syria in the fields of economy, transport, trade, tourism, water and ways to tackle the effects of climate change.
The discussions also included joint security coordination to combat terrorism and improve the security and stability of the two countries.
Iraqi-Syrian relations are witnessing positive developments and joint economic projects.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister, Fuad Hussein, mentioned last May that Iraq had actively contributed to Syria’s return to its seat in the Arab League.
Hussein considered that Syria’s return to its seat in the Arab League helps achieve security and stability in Syria and its neighboring countries.
The Iraqi Foreign Minister added that meetings with Syrian officials will continue until the reconstruction process is complete.