Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif expressed, on Monday during his meeting with the Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, that his country rejects any act that negatively affects Iraq’s security.

Zarif also stressed  the important role played by the Iraqi government and its leadership at the level of reinforcing the mutual ties, dealing with regional files and adopting the policy of dialogue for establishing the security, stability and peace in the region.

For his part, Al-Kadhimi highlighted “the necessity of communication between officials of the two countries, in light of the rapid developments taking place in the region and the world, which require the continuation of dialogue among the countries of the region.”

According to the statement by Al-Kadhimi’s office, the two parties discussed the bilateral relations between the two countries, the commercial exchange, the financial obligations, snd the cooperation in confronting common security threats and terrorism.

 Zarif also held talks with President Barham Saleh in Baghdad on Monday to discuss bilateral, regional, and international issues, as Saleh emphasized Iran-Iraq deep-rooted relations which serve the interests of all regional states.

Source: Websites