BAGHDAD, Feb 22 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, emphasised yesterday, the importance of expanding cooperation between Iraq and Lebanon in various fields.
Rashid made the remarks, during a meeting with visiting Lebanese caretaker Labour Minister, Mustafa Bayram, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, according to a statement released by the Iraqi presidency.
“The President highlighted the need to upgrade relations between the two countries, in economic, commercial and cultural fields,” the statement said.
Rashid also underlined the importance of strengthening the cooperation through the exchange of visits and experiences, especially in the fields of employment, social protection and vocational education, it said.
For his part, Bayram noted that, relations between Lebanon and Iraq had developed through communication, and demonstrated their depth under difficult circumstances.
During Bayram’s meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, on Monday, the two sides discussed various issues of common interests, including cooperation in the trade of agricultural products and prevention of double taxation, said a press release, issued by the Iraqi Prime Minister’s media office.– NNN-NINA
