Saleh and Al-Halbousi are discussing with the American government delegation a set of files and an emphasis on "supporting Iraq."

by **claud39** Tue May 04, 2021 7:20 pm

Saleh and Al-Halbousi are discussing with the American government delegation a set of files and an emphasis on "supporting Iraq."

2021-05-04

Saleh and Al-Halbousi are discussing with the American government delegation a set of files and an emphasis on "supporting Iraq." 1620139431155

Shafaq News / The Presidents of the Republic, Barham Salih and Parliament, Muhammad al-Halbousi, discussed on Tuesday, in separate meetings with the American government delegation headed by the White House Coordinator for Middle East and North Africa Affairs, Brett McGurk, a number of files on the Iraqi and regional arena.

The US delegation includes US State Department Adviser Derek Chollet, Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs Joy Hood, and Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle Eastern Affairs Dana Stroll.

A statement by the Presidency of the Republic received by Shafaq News stated that "the meeting between Saleh and the delegation discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in the political, security, economic and cultural fields in the context of the strategic dialogue between the two countries and in accordance with common interests. The importance of continuing work in combating terrorism and eradicating its roots in All of the region. "

The latest regional and international developments of mutual interest were also discussed, as President Saleh affirmed that "Iraq is launching from a balanced policy that supports paths to defuse crises and reduce tensions in the region."

Saleh said, "Iraq’s distinguished geographical location, represented in the Mesopotamia since ancient times, while enhancing its security and sovereignty, represents a pivotal factor and a starting point in facing the challenges related to combating terrorism and promoting peace in the region, facing environmental challenges and the causes of climate change and desertification, and working to promote clean energy and sustainable management Water resources, through cooperation through joint regional and international work systems.

For its part, the US delegation affirmed Washington’s commitment to supporting the security and stability of Iraq, ensuring its sovereignty, combating terrorism and strengthening its economy, and continuing work and joint coordination within the strategic dialogue between the two countries in various fields, in the interest of the two countries and two peoples.

For his part, Al-Halbousi's office said in a statement, that "the meeting between the latter and the American delegation discussed the development of cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America in the security, economic, cultural and commercial fields, as well as health in light of combating the Corona pandemic, as well as discussing the importance of activating the outcomes of the strategic dialogue between the two countries."

During the meeting, Al-Halbousi stressed "the importance of strengthening cooperation and coordination between the two countries in all fields, and supporting the security and stability of Iraq."

For his part, the delegation expressed "the continued support of the United States of America to Iraq, and their commitment to the strategic partnership, and to work together for a strong, sovereign Iraq."

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