Baghdad (AIN) –The head of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council, Ammar al-Hakim, conferred on Monday with Iranina Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on issues of mutual interests. A statement by the SIIC received by AIN cited “Hakim called for expansion of political, economic, commercial and trade ties between the two countries.” “Referring to deeply rooted relations between Iran and Iraq, Hakim called for close contribution and cooperation in order to turn challenges into opportunities,” the statement added. “For his Zarif said that rationality, vigilance and constructive role of Iraqi religious leaders in mobilizing the popular forces to thwart the menaces of terrorism is source of pride, He praised the Iraqi government for bolstering unity and solidarity in the country,” the statement continued. “Zarif lauded the policies adopted by the Iraqi politicians to bolster national unity and establishment of close cooperation with Iran in campaign against terrorism as common enemy,” the statement stressed. “Zarif asldo pointed out that the huge gathering in Karbala on Arbaeen was manifestation of Islamic unity and he thanked the hospitality of the Iraqi people for the Iranian pilgrims,” the statement concluded.
Posted on: Wed, 07 Jan 2015 00:52:05 +0000
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