Salih stresses to the US ambassador the importance of easing tensions and not involving Iraq in conflicts

Salih stresses to the US ambassador the importance of easing tensions and not involving Iraq in conflicts


1/02/18





Baghdad today - Baghdad


 The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, stressed to the US ambassador, Matthew Toller, on Thursday (February 18, 2021), the importance of reducing tensions in the region and not involving Iraq .in the conflicts of others


A statement by the Presidency of the Republic, received (Baghdad today), said, "Saleh received the US ambassador to Iraq, Matthew Toller, at Baghdad Palace."



He added, "During the meeting, they discussed the close bilateral relations and the various aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries, and ways to develop prospects for cooperation in the context of strategic dialogue, leading to a strategic partnership in various fields that serves mutual interests and brings peace and benefit to the two peoples and the entire region.


According to the statement, Saleh stressed the need to continue coordination to combat the remnants of terrorism, and to consolidate the state’s authority to enforce the law and respect its sovereignty, stressing the importance of easing tensions in the region and not to involve the country in the conflicts of others.


For his part, the US ambassador affirmed, according to the statement, "his country's commitment to supporting the security, stability and prosperity of the country, consolidating its sovereignty, and strengthening bilateral cooperation in various fields."



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