Taghribnews (TNA) - Iran, Iraq Forge Stronger Bonds Against Terrorism: Pezeshkian

The Iranian President said in a joint press conference with the Iraqi Prime Minister that Iran and Iraq have strengthened their partnership by reaffirming their commitment to combat terrorism and enhance economic cooperation, including the Shalamcheh-Basra railway project.

Pezeshkian said: The two sides emphasized the importance of implementing documents and quickly removing existing obstacles.

The Iranian President added: Developing relations in the field of customs and the presence of Iranian and Iraqi companies in joint investment projects, facilitating road transport and increasing transit transport of goods and passengers, strengthening border markets, and solving the problems of the private sectors were among the topics of my discussion with the Iraqi delegation, which we hope that with the efforts of the parties, we will see its results in developing trade between the two countries.
Pezeshkian thanked the Iraqi government and people for their worthy hospitality to Iranian pilgrims over the past years.
The Iranian President emphasized that developing cooperation with Iraq is a priority of our foreign policy, and we consider the security and well-being of the Iraqi people to be part of our security, and we will spare no effort in this direction.