Iranian Supreme Leader Ali, Iraqi leaders pledge to strengthen ties, cooperation

TEHRAN: Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has said the expansion of cooperation between Iran and Iraq and the implementation of previously signed bilateral agreements serve the common interests of both sides, according to state media.

He made the remarks in a meeting with visiting Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, also attended by Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, in Tehran, said official news agency IRNA on Saturday. The top leader stressed that Iraq's progress and prosperity are very important to Iran, adding that Iran will stand by Iraq and wish to see it make further progress, Xinhua news agency reported. He added that the "unity" between the two countries cannot be affected by external political factors, calling for joint efforts to protect and further the bilateral ties.

The Iraqi President, for his part, said the relations between Tehran and Baghdad are continuous and strong and the bilateral cooperations are carried out in diversified dimensions and different sectors. He called for greater cooperation with Iran in the field of fighting narcotics trade. IANS

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