
06/08/2021
Baghdad / Al-Mawred News
The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, discussed with the US Ambassador to Iraq Matthew Tueller several files, including the fight against corruption and terrorism.
The Presidency of the Republic stated in a statement, “Saleh received Tueller and the meeting discussed the close bilateral relations, the various aspects of joint coordination between the two countries, and ways to develop prospects for cooperation in the context of the strategic dialogue, and the technical committees emanating from it, leading to a strategic partnership in various fields that serves mutual interests.” It respects Iraqi sovereignty, and brings peace and benefit to the two peoples and the entire region, in addition to strengthening joint action in confronting the challenges of terrorism, and cooperating in issues of combating corruption and terrorist financing, as well as protecting the environment and confronting climate change.
She added, “The meeting dealt with the latest developments on the regional and international arenas of common interest, as it was stressed the need to ease tensions and rely on dialogue in resolving outstanding issues in order to establish peace in the region.”