Tuesday, April 17, 2007
Talabani meets Iranian ambassador in Baghdad
Iran, Politics
(VOI) - Iraqi President Jalal Talabani on Monday received the Iranian ambassador in Baghdad Hassan Kazemi Qomi. Talabani's office said in a statement that the two sides discussed the political process in Iraq and efforts made by the Iraqi government to impose law and security and Iraq's neighboring countries' role, mainly Iran's, to realize that purpose."President Talabani highlighted the importance of boosting bilateral ties within the regional condition for the good of the two peoples," the statement added.
Earlier, Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdel Mahdi had also met with the ambassador and discussed ways to foster bilateral relations, mainly in the economic fields and Iran's important contribution in implementing energy and oil projects in Iraq. The Iranian diplomat reiterated his country's readiness to support Iraqi people and government in various domains which positively affect security and stability of the country, the statement noted.
Labels: Adel Abdel Mahdi, Hassan Kazemi Qomi, Iran, Jalal Talabani