Al-Maliki: Iraq Will Not Be an Arena for Settling Scores
Baghdad-INA
The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, confirmed today, Sunday, that Iraq will not be an arena for settling scores.
The media office of the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, received today in his office the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to Iraq, Elbrus Kutrashev."
He added that "the two sides exchanged views and perspectives on Russia's relations with Iraq and the mutual visits between officials of the two friendly countries." He noted that "regional and international developments in the region, particularly in Syria, Palestine, and Lebanon, and the repercussions of the Russian-Ukrainian war, were reviewed, in addition to the ongoing negotiations between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States of America."
According to the statement, the head of the State of Law Coalition pointed to "the importance of expanding the prospects of joint cooperation between Iraq and the Russian Federation in a manner that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples," explaining that "the Middle East is facing serious challenges that require work and cooperation to preserve security and stability and protect it from dangers."
He stressed that "Iraq will not be an arena for settling scores."
For his part, the Russian ambassador praised Iraq's efforts to "consolidate the foundations of peace in the region," stressing "Moscow's commitment to maintaining bilateral cooperation in the service of the security, stability, and prosperity of both countries."
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