Al-Kadhimi describes Iran-Iraq ties as privileged

The Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported on Saturday of a telephone conversation between Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi during which they discussed the relations between the two countries.

According to an official statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's public relations department, the telephone conversation focused on the development of cooperation and coordination between the two countries in various fields and at all levels.

"Relations between Iraq and the Islamic Republic of Iran are privileged," the statement said, noting that the Iraqi prime minister emphasized the importance of regional initiatives aimed at bringing regional countries closer to each other.

According to the report, Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi, in turn, praised Iraq's efforts to converge views and strengthen security and stability in the region, stressing, "Any action taken by any side that aims to destabilize Iraq and undermine its security that affects its regional and international position is condemned."

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