President Barham Saleh to US official: Iraq must spare the consequences of international politics and regional tensions

President of Iraq Republic Dr. Barham Salih received Deputy Secretary of State John Sullivanat the Peace Palace in Baghdad Sunday afternoon , referring to the US ambassador to Iraq Douglas Sleiman . In a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) , Sullivan congratulated President Barham Salih on his position as President of the Republic and conveyed by him the  greetings and congratulations of President Donald Trump and Foreign Minister Pompeo. President Barham Saleh stressed the importance of the friendly relations between Iraq and the United States of America and also importance of strengthening cooperation between the two countries and developing relations between them, especially the strategic framework agreement. The President appreciated the United States and the International Alliance in supporting Iraq in combating terrorism. The President also stressed the need to spare Iraq The consequences of international politics and regional tensions, taking into consideration the location and situation of Iraq, and emphasizing the sovereignty of Iraq and its national interest in stabilizing, thus contributing to the reconstruction and development of infrastructure for areas affected by terrorism. For his part, Deputy Foreign Minister Sullivan reiterated his country's support for Iraq in various fields, stressing his country's endeavor to develop its relations with Iraq and enhance joint cooperation, especially in economic fields and encourage investment. He expressed his country's readiness to encourage investors to invest in Iraq in support of its economic stability and benefiting from investment opportunities. Translated by Harith.A.Hasan