Al-Ghazi discusses Al-Kadhimi's special visit to European countries

Baghdad - INA 

The Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers, Hamid Al-Ghazi, discussed today, Friday, with the Serbian ambassador in Baghdad, Baluf Oruch, special preparations for Al-Kadhimi's visit to European countries.
A statement by the General Secretariat, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), stated that "the Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers received the Serbian ambassador to Iraq and discussed with him the strengthening of bilateral relations between the two countries, joint cooperation files, and special preparations for the upcoming visit of Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi, to Serbia and other European countries." .
Al-Ghazi stressed the "deepness of bilateral relations between Serbia and Iraq," calling for "strengthening the bonds of communication to serve the common interests of the two countries."
He added that "Baghdad aspires for the Serbian diplomatic mission to play a greater role regarding cooperation in the economic, trade, and reconstruction efforts," noting that "Al-Kadhimi's visit comes within a program that includes several European countries, including Serbia, and if the date of the visit approaches, the side will be informed to arrange the schedule of appointments and meetings.
Al-Ghazi added that "the upcoming European tour is a responsible initiative by the Iraqi government and a serious activity that demonstrates its commitment to international conventions, and its consideration of the approach of openness to global experiences, based on the principle of sovereignty and good dealing."
For his part, the Serbian ambassador praised "Baghdad's unique cooperation and great effort with his country's government, and with the embassy team inside Iraq," stressing that "the relations between the two countries rest on a solid history that extends back to 63 years of distinguished diplomatic ties."