Iraqi PM Urges Halt To Attacks Against Palestine, Lebanon
Date
7/22/2024 3:14:44 AM
(MENAFN- Nam News Network)
BAGHDAD, Jul 22 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani, yesterday, stressed the urgent need to halt the attacks against Lebanon and Palestine, and called for concerted efforts to prevent the escalation of regional conflict.
Al-Sudani made the remarks during a meeting with visiting Lebanese Prime Minister, Najib Mikati in Baghdad, according to a statement from al-Sudani's media office.
The two leaders also discussed bilateral agreement, on the supply of Iraqi oil to Lebanon, and explored the current Political and security developments in the region, the statement said.
Al-Sudani emphasised that, Iraq's stance on Lebanon is rooted in the commitment and brotherhood that bind the two nations, as well as, Iraq's responsible regional and international role, regarding regional developments, the statement noted.
Mikati expressed appreciation for the Iraqi government's efforts, to support economic relations with Lebanon. He also outlined his government's efforts to enhance security cooperation with Iraq, in combating terrorism and drug trafficking.
The Lebanese prime minister, who arrived in Iraq yesterday, also met with Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid. They reviewed bilateral relations and developments, in the Arab and international arenas, stressing the importance of concerted efforts, to stop the ongoing conflict in the Gaza Strip and address the tragic humanitarian situation, according to a statement from the presidency media office.– NNN-NINA
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