Al-Maliki stresses the importance of strengthening Iraqi-American relations and activating the strategic framework agreement concluded between the two countries in 2008

Thursday 12 August 2021 15:38
 
Baghdad / NINA / - Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nuri al-Maliki, stressed the importance of strengthening Iraqi-American relations, continuing dialogue and activating the strategic framework agreement concluded between the two countries in 2008, leading to a strategic partnership in various fields that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly countries.

Al-Maliki said during his meeting with the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Tueller, that Iraq today is experiencing an atmosphere of preparations for the elections, calling on the United States of America and the international community to support Iraq in holding transparent and fair elections that will take place on schedule.

For his part, the US ambassador to Iraq stressed during the interview the continuation of cooperation between his country and Iraq in various fields, in addition to his support in holding free and fair elections that guarantee wide participation of the Iraqi people.

A statement by Al-Maliki's media office said that during the meeting, they discussed the political and security developments in Iraq and the region, and the ongoing preparations for holding early elections, as well as a number of issues of common concern. /finished2

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