Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudi received today, Tuesday, the Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to Iraq, Andrea Nasi, on the occasion of receiving his duties as a resident ambassador of his country in Baghdad.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office, a copy of which was received by {Euphrates News} said that “the meeting witnessed the discussion of various aspects of bilateral relations between the two countries, and ways to enhance them towards strengthening common interests, and the transport agreement to be signed between the two countries was also discussed.”
Al-Sudani pointed out “the importance of appointing a resident ambassador for Austria in Iraq after thirty years of absence of diplomatic representation at the ambassador’s level, stressing that this step will support relations between the two sides, expand opportunities for exchange and partnership, welcome the business opportunities of Austrian companies in Iraq, and open up to their contribution in partnership with the Iraqi private sector.”
During the meeting, Al-Sudani indicated the importance of supporting stability in the region, and the need for the large powers, the international community and the European Union countries to take responsible positions towards the situation in the occupied territories, stop the brutal aggression on the Gaza Strip, and relief the afflicted Palestinian people.
For his part, the Austrian ambassador conveyed his country’s government’s congratulations on the success of organizing provincial council elections, and its desire to strengthen cooperation with Iraq, and participate in development plans, infrastructure and development road projects.
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