Rashid: Foreign policy depends on our people and their vision for security in the region

Iraqi News

06-02-2025

Baghdad - INA
President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid confirmed today, Thursday, that our foreign policy is based on the interests of the people and their vision for security and stability in the region.
The media department of the Presidency of the Republic said in a statement - received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received today, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran for Strategic Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif and his accompanying delegation."
It added that "Zarif conveyed the greetings of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and his wishes for the Iraqi people for further development and prosperity, while the President of the Republic conveyed his greetings and appreciation to President Pezeshkian."
Rashid stressed during the meeting, according to the statement, "Iraq's keenness to strengthen relations between the two countries and develop mechanisms for bilateral cooperation in a way that serves common interests," noting that "our foreign policy is based on the interests of our people and their vision for security and stability in the region."
He stressed "the importance of adopting constructive and productive dialogue in resolving the issues and crises facing the countries of the region."
Regarding the developments in Palestine, Rashid stressed "Iraq's firm position in supporting the Palestinians to achieve their rights and self-determination by establishing their independent state."
He stated that "Iraq has good relations with neighboring countries and the world, and based on its pivotal role, it has sought to enhance opportunities for peace and bring the views of regional parties closer together."
For his part, the Iranian Vice President referred to "the depth of Iraqi-Iranian relations," noting "the religious, geographical, social and historical ties that bind the two neighboring peoples."
He stressed "the important role of the two countries in consolidating the pillars of peace and stability at the Arab and regional levels," renewing "his country's support for Iraq in defending its security and protecting its sovereignty and independence."