UPON HIS ARRIVAL IN BAGHDAD, BARAK MET WITH THE SUDANESE PRIME MINISTER TO DISCUSS REGIONAL ISSUES.
On Sunday, outgoing Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani discussed regional issues with US Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack.
Sudani’s office said in a statement received by Shafaq News Agency that “the meeting discussed bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, the general situation in the region, and what Iraq is doing to support regional stability, and the stability of Syria in particular.”
He added, “The meeting also witnessed the exchange of views on preventing regional escalation, and the importance of resorting to dialogue and diplomatic paths to resolve conflicts, in addition to exploring opportunities for economic cooperation and supporting comprehensive development that enhances long-term stability. Al-Sudani stressed the need to address deep-seated problems by putting radical solutions to their causes, and preventing aggression and violations of the sovereignty of countries and peoples in the region.”
For his part, Barak pointed to “the importance of the role that Iraq plays in resolving the region’s problems, reducing tensions, supporting dialogue, and fighting terrorism,” according to the statement.
It is noted that Barak arrived in Baghdad this evening and began his schedule by meeting directly with Al-Sudani, amid a major escalation in the region, especially the American threats to strike Iran.
