Iran and Iraq ink an agreement

Iranian Defense Minister Brigadier General Hossein Dehqan and his visiting Iraqi counterpart Erfan Mahmoud al-Hayali inked an agreement so as to boost military cooperation for countering terrorism. 

Based on the deal, Tehran and Baghdad will promote interaction and share experiences in the fight against terrorism and extremism, work together to ensure border security, and provide each other with training and logistical, technical and military support.

According to Tasnim, speaking to reporters after signing the document, the two ministers expressed the hope that it would result in deeper and more serious military cooperation between the two countries.

Heading a military delegation, Hayali arrived in Tehran on Saturday for an official visit.

/SR