Matvienko congratulates Al-Halbousi 

Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi received today, Thursday a congratulatory message from Valentina Matvienko, President of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, on the occasion of his re-election as Speaker of the House of Representatives in its fifth session . 

The text of the telegram reads: 

On behalf of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, and from me personally, I congratulate you on the re-election to the post of Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament. 

We attach great importance to activating the parliamentary dialogue, which will undoubtedly make a tangible contribution to the development of bilateral relations and the strengthening of trade, economic, scientific, artistic and cultural ties between the Russian Federation and the Republic of Iraq. 

We are certain that your activity in a high international position will continue as a catalyst for expanding comprehensive interaction between our two countries in the interest of building a just, multipolar and security world order. 

I wish you, Mr. President, successes in realizing plans and initiatives aimed at protecting the interests and prosperity of the Iraqi people.