Al-Sudani confirms that Iraq is continuing to achieve the goal of raising the level of exchange and integration with countries, 18 FEB

   Al-Sudani confirms that Iraq is continuing to achieve the goal of raising the level of exchange and integration with countries

Today, Friday (February 16, 2024), Prime Minister Muhammad Shiaa Al-Sudani confirmed that Iraq is continuing to “raise the level of exchange and integration with the countries of the region.”

A statement from his office received by Baghdad Al-Youm stated that Al-Sudani met with Lebanese Prime Minister Najib Mikati, on the sidelines of their participation in the 2024 Munich Security Conference, and during the meeting, they “discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and Lebanon, and ways to enhance exchange in aspects of common interest.” “In the interest of the two brotherly countries.”

Al-Sudani pointed out, "The continuation of the aggression against Gaza, and the threat it causes to stability in the region, and the necessity of stopping this aggression and preventing its expansion, in addition to stopping the genocide to which the Palestinian people are being subjected, and attempts to expand the conflict through attacks on brotherly Lebanon and its borders." 

He reaffirmed "Iraq's progress in achieving the goal of raising the level of exchange and integration with brotherly and friendly countries in the region, in a way that provides the means for development and opportunities for its people, and the means to overcome economic crises."

For his part, Mikati stressed "Lebanon's keenness to establish security and stability in the region, and to continue constructive cooperation with Iraq in all fields, expressing his thanks and appreciation for the Iraqi positions in support of Lebanon, and providing fuel and support to support the Lebanese people in facing economic difficulties and challenges."  link