President Rashid receives Azerbaijani Minister of digital development and transport

Baghdad – INA 

President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid stressed on, Wednesday, the importance of strengthening bilateral relations and strengthening the partnership between Iraq and Azerbaijan in various fields.

The Presidency of the Republic said in a statement, received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that " President of the Republic Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid received today at Baghdad Palace, Azerbaijani Minister of digital development and transport Rashad Nabiyev and his accompanying delegation, the meeting was attended by Minister of communications Hayam al-Yasiri, Iraqi charge d'affaires in Azerbaijan Makki Al-Mamouri and a number of advisers”.

The statement added "During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations and strengthen the partnership between Iraq and Azerbaijan in the fields of science, modern technology, communications, culture and antiquities".

The president of the Republic stressed "the importance of determining the axes of partnership or programs that will be worked on to establish a basis for constructive bilateral cooperation between the two friendly countries".

According to the statement, The President of The Republic explained "Iraq's vision to current and future initiatives, programs and projects, especially related to building the capabilities of young people in technology, creativity and digital innovation".
 President Rashid touched upon the "importance of taking advantage of investment opportunities and encouraging Azerbaijani businessmen to work in Iraq in order to contribute to the development of the private sector and activate its role in the development of Iraqi economy".

For his part, Minister Nabiyev conveyed the greetings of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the president of the Republic and his wishes to Iraqi people for stability and progress, appreciating the president's interest in strengthening the ties of bilateral relations, noting that "the visit of the president of the Republic to Azerbaijan strengthened relations and opened new horizons for strengthening cooperation and joint coordination between the two countries".

He pointed to “the desire of his country to continue cooperation in the fields of education ", stressing that "the opening of study and educational programs for Iraqi students wishing to study in Azerbaijan and the admission of students to Military Studies in Baku”.