Iran offers Iraq its contribution to the path of development, 14 June

 Iran offers Iraq its contribution to the path of development

Iran offered the Iraqi government to participate in the strategic development path.

This came during a meeting between Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani, today, Thursday, with Acting Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri and his accompanying delegation.

At the beginning of the meeting, Al-Sudani renewed his condolences for the incident that claimed the lives of the Iranian President, the Foreign Minister and their comrades, stressing that Iraq will continue its approach towards strengthening relations with the Islamic Republic and consolidating the foundations of constructive cooperation, in a way that achieves the interests of the two neighboring countries and the prosperity of their peoples, according to a statement from Al-Sudani’s office.

He added: "The meeting witnessed discussion of the regional and international situation, the developments of the aggression in Gaza and its tragic consequences on the humanitarian level, the brutal crimes committed by the occupation forces on a daily basis against the Palestinian people, and the necessity of serious efforts by the international community to stop the aggression and avoid the expansion of the conflict in the region."

It was also emphasized that the joint committees would continue to hold their meetings, and the actual implementation of the memorandums of understanding signed by the two countries in the sectors. Energy, security, education, transportation, and other vital economic fields.

For his part, Bagheri expressed his thanks to Iraq for its solidarity with the Islamic Republic of Iran regarding the president’s plane accident. He also praised Iraq’s pivotal role in the region and its constant endeavor to enhance stability by bringing viewpoints closer between countries. He also affirmed Iran’s support for Iraq’s efforts in implementing the Strategic Development Road Project. And her willingness to contribute to it.

Turkey, Iraq, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates recently launched a new trade route linking the Gulf to Europe as part of an effort to strengthen economic relations. This road is called the Development Road, and it is the newest economic corridor in the region after the Chinese Belt and Road Initiative and the economic corridor between India, the Middle East and Europe.

The project, which was completed during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's visit to Baghdad on April 22, is expected to cost $20 billion, with most of the financial support coming from Doha and Abu Dhabi.  link