Hussein discusses with Iranian foreign minister a range of common interest issues

INA-  Baghdad

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian discussed on Wednesday a range of issues of concern to the two countries, including border security and railway link.
 
Hussein said during a joint press conference with his Iranian counterpart, attended by the reporter of the Iraqi News Agency (INA), "We discussed with the Iranian Foreign Minister a range of issues of concern to the two countries, and the security and border situation is part of the talks," noting that "the Iraqi government has taken a set of measures to protect the border with Iran."
 
He explained, "The Iraqi constitution prohibits the use of Iraqi territory to attack neighboring countries," pointing to "addressing Iranian dues related to the purchase of gas, especially since Iranian dues were part of the talks in Washington."
 
He added, "There are steps in the file of railway link, and regional and international issues and the results of the visit to Washington related to the Iranian side were discussed," noting that "reaching understandings between Iran and America is important for Iraq."
 
For his part, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that "Iran supports a unified, independent and strong Iraq, as well as its support for the decision of the Iraqis to self-determination," stressing "the need to accelerate the file of following up the crime of assassinating the leaders of victory."
 
He explained that "Iraq's strength and progress is one of Iran's strength and security," pointing out that "important talks were held within the framework of the joint security committee between Iraq and Iran, and we support strengthening Iraq's security and sovereignty in confronting terrorists."
 
He continued, "The Iraqi government is determined that Iraq will not be a starting point to threaten neighboring countries, and efforts are continuing within the framework of developing Iranian relations with Iraq," praising "Iraqi efforts to enhance dialogue between Tehran and Riyadh."