Iraqi Parliament Speaker Meets with Egyptian President to Boost Bilateral Relations
(MENAFN) Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mohamed al-Halbousi held talks with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in Cairo on Sunday to discuss ways to enhance bilateral relations. In a statement released by al-Halbousi's office, the two sides emphasized the importance of working towards strategic cooperation and discussed the potential for activating the tripartite cooperation mechanism between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan. The statement also expressed Iraq's desire for increased cooperation with Egypt, a "brotherly" country.
The Egyptian leader reiterated his country's readiness to cooperate with Iraq in all fields and highlighted the important role played by the Egyptian and Iraqi parliaments in strengthening cooperation between the two countries. The talks also touched on the political situation in the region and regional issues, including the situation in Syria.
The Iraqi parliament speaker's visit to Egypt followed Syrian Foreign Minister Faisal Mekdad's visit to Cairo, which was his first in over a decade. The Syrian regime has exchanged official visits with several Arab countries in recent years amid reports about a possible resumption of Syria's membership in the Cairo-based Arab League.
The talks between the Iraqi parliament speaker and the Egyptian president highlight the importance of regional cooperation and unity in addressing the challenges facing the Middle East. The potential activation of the tripartite cooperation mechanism between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan could lead to increased economic, political, and security cooperation in the region, benefiting all parties involved.
In conclusion, the meeting between the Iraqi parliament speaker and the Egyptian president signals an effort to strengthen bilateral relations and enhance regional cooperation. The talks focused on the potential for strategic cooperation and the activation of the tripartite cooperation mechanism between Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan. The meetings also touched on the political situation in the region and regional issues, including the situation in Syria. The potential for increased cooperation and unity in the Middle East is crucial in addressing the challenges facing the region.
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