We Warmly Welcome Improvement In Relations B/W Iran & KSA: Iraq

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said Iraq values the continued strong ties between the Islamic Republic of Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Iraq's top diplomat made the remarks at a joint press conference with Jassem Mohammed Albudaiwim, Secretary General of the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC), after their meeting in Baghdad on Monday.

"Iraqi foreign policy is aimed at strengthening and expanding relations with neighboring countries, and in this respect, we have strengthened our relations with the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf," the official added.

Highlighting Iraq's contribution to enhancing collective security in the region, Hussein said: "Strengthening security in the region is a collective matter and we can see the results of relations between the Arab countries of the Persian Gulf and neighboring Iran.

" Türkiye and Iraq played an important role. played a part in that.” "While on the meeting, we emphasized that ensuring security in the region is a joint effort and cooperation to strengthen regional security is very important," the Iraqi FM continued.

We also talk about the next important economic meeting between Iraq and the PGCC Arab countries which will be held in the United Arab Emirates later this year.

“A number of other issues, including enhancing economic ties with the PGCC Arab countries, were discussed during the gathering.

Connecting Iraq's power grid through the network of the Arab Gulf States and Saudi Arabia is one of the main topics discussed and we hope to reach the final stage regarding the connection of the electricity grid.

He stated that Iraq continued to be open to Arab Gulf oil and gas businesses and investments.

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