Iraqi President confirms Iraq’s desire to increase cooperation with Cyprus
The Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, and the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides. Photo: Iraqi Presidency
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, confirmed on Monday that Iraq has an intention to expand relations and increase cooperation with Cyprus.
Rashid’s remarks took place during a joint press conference with the President of Cyprus, Nikos Christodoulides, at the presidential palace in the capital, Nicosia, according to the Iraqi News Agency (INA).
The Iraqi President talked about business opportunities in Iraq, indicating that Iraq has great investment potential.
Rashid also affirmed the right of the Palestinian people to establish an independent state on the Palestinian lands.
The two sides talked about the political, security, and economic developments at the international level, as well as the situation in Gaza, the efforts aiming to reach a permanent cease-fire, and the delivery of humanitarian aid to the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
Christodoulides emphasized his support for the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Iraq, stressing his country’s eagerness to develop relations with Iraq in different fields.
The two presidents also chaired the meeting of the Iraqi-Cypriot delegations, which discussed strategic plans, agreements, and treaties that would be signed between the two countries.