Iranian President Masoud Pazeshkian arrives in Iraq on official visit to strengthen bilateral ties
Iranian President Masoud Pazeshkian began his first foreign visit with a trip to Iraq, where he met with Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani and President Abdul Latif Rashid. The visit is aimed at strengthening economic, political and religious ties between the two countries.
Iranian President Masoud Pazeshkian began his first foreign visit with a trip to Iraq, where he was warmly welcomed by Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid. Pazeshkian’s visit symbolizes the strengthening of Iranian-Iraqi ties, as well as Iran’s growing influence in the region.
The three-day visit includes visits to several cities in Iraq that are important for Iran in terms of politics, economics, religion, and security. Pazeshkian arrived with a delegation of senior Iranian officials and businessmen, which underlines the importance of the visit for economic cooperation and political dialogue.
The Iranian President expressed hope for further strengthening of brotherly relations with Islamic countries, starting with Iraq. It is important to note that Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia Al-Sudani comes from Shiite circles, which creates additional grounds for close cooperation with Iran, where Shiites play a leading role.
The visit underscores Iran's desire to strengthen its position in Iraq and expand its sphere of influence amid ongoing pressure from the US and Britain.
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