Al-Sudani meets with the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met with the Secretary-General of the Badr Organization, Hadi Al-Amiri.
The Prime Minister's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA):'The meeting included discussions on the overall situation in the country, particularly in the political and economic spheres, as well as the government's efforts to implement the reform agenda and deliver public services in line with the government program.'
They also reviewed Iraq's preparations for hosting the Arab Summit and the Arab Economic and Social Development Summit, affirming the importance of holding these events in Baghdad as a reflection of Iraq's restored and growing role at the Arab and regional levels.
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