Exclusive: Iraq signs 8 memoranda of understanding with Iran covering 3 areas
Government sources revealed on Wednesday that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani will sign about 8 memoranda of understanding with Iran in the security, economic and tourism fields.
The sources told Shafaq News Agency, “The visit of Al-Sudani and his accompanying delegation was not limited to discussing the latest developments and changes in the region and its security only, but it is hoped that memoranda of understanding (security, economic and tourism) will be signed according to controls and paragraphs agreed upon between the two sides.”
The sources explained that “the memoranda of understanding will be signed by members of the delegation accompanying the Iraqi Prime Minister with their counterparts from the Iranian side.”
Earlier today, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani reiterated his respect for the will of the Syrian people and support for any political framework they choose, while stressing Baghdad’s keenness to establish balanced relations with all regional and international parties.
Al-Sudani said, in a joint conference with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, which was followed by Shafaq News, that “the visit to Tehran comes to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries and the meeting with Pezeshkian, discussed this file and at the level of all common areas,” indicating that “the meeting also witnessed a discussion of the file of supplying Iraq with gas and energy.”
Al-Sudani added, “The coming days will witness ministerial-level meetings between the two countries to discuss strengthening joint relations between Baghdad and Tehran,” stressing at the same time “following up on joint projects with Iran, especially the railway and housing sectors.”
During his current visit to Tehran, Al-Sudani discussed with the Speaker of the Iranian Islamic Shura Council, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, “bilateral relations between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and ways to enhance them in a way that serves mutual interests, and emphasized the enhancement of cooperation in common files, as well as supporting cooperation between the legislative authorities in Iraq and Iran, in a way that contributes to consolidating the interests of the two countries.”
The meeting also discussed, according to a statement by Al-Sudani’s office received by Shafaq News Agency, “developments in Syria, where the unity of Syrian territory was emphasized, support for security and stability in it, and the necessity for the new political system to guarantee the rights of all Syrian components and spectrums, as well as joint work to reduce tensions and double efforts to establish regional and international peace and security.”
Al-Sudani arrived in the capital, Tehran, on Wednesday morning, on an official visit in response to an invitation extended to him by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian.
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