President Salih lauds the Pope's efforts to support the security and stability of Iraq

Baghdad-INA
 
The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, lauded on Monday, the Pope's supportive and keen efforts on the security and stability of Iraq.
 
“The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, received today, at Al-Salam Palace in Baghdad, the Ambassador of the Vatican State to Iraq, Mitja Laskovar,” The Presidency of the Republic said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA).

"During the meeting, they discussed the joint bilateral relations between the two friendly countries, ways to develop them, broadening the horizons of joint cooperation in all fields, and joint coordination to promote a culture of coexistence, dialogue and convergence for peace,” the statement added.
The President of the Republic praised "The role of the Vatican and the efforts of the Supreme Pontiff, His Holiness, Pope Francis, in support and concern for the security and stability of Iraq and its people, and the consolidation of a culture of love and tolerance among peoples."