Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani Meets with the President of the Republic
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid.
Media Office of the Prime Minister said in a statement obtained by the Iraqi News Agency INA that Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Tuesday, with President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid.
The statement read 'The meeting included a discussion of the topics and issues raised during the 34th Arab Summit in Baghdad, along with the resolutions and recommendations that were issued. They affirmed the importance of working to implement these outcomes in a way that fulfills the Arab Summit's goals and contributes to establishing security and stability in the region.'
It further said 'The meeting emphasized the need for continued efforts to strengthen Iraq's role in the region and to work toward unifying the Arab position on matters of regional and global importance, thereby reinforcing the foundations of peace at both the regional and international levels. Praise was also extended to all parties involved for their efforts in ensuring the success of the Arab Summit.'
The statement added 'The meeting also reviewed regional and international developments and Iraq's position on them, as well as Iraq's role in addressing regional issues. The meeting further addressed the domestic situation, highlighting the importance of maintaining stability and advancing service and development sectors to meet the aspirations of the Iraqi people.'
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