Al-Maliki stresses the necessity of ending the Zionist aggression and opening humanitarian corridors to bring aid into Gaza

Baghdad-INA  
The head of the State of Law coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, stressed today, Sunday, the necessity of ending the Zionist aggression and opening humanitarian corridors to bring aid into Gaza.
 
 
Al-Maliki’s media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): “The head of the State of Law coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, received in his office today the Ambassador of the United States of America to Iraq, Elena Romanski,” noting that “the two sides reviewed during the meeting the future of bilateral relations between the two countries, as well as on the escalation of tensions in the region, the repercussions of Operation Toofan Al-Aqsa, and Baghdad’s keenness on the necessity of ending the Zionist aggression and opening humanitarian corridors to bring in aid.
Al-Maliki stressed "the importance of strengthening friendly relations and cooperation, and continuing to sustain and develop it in a way that serves the interests of the two friendly peoples," noting "the necessity of activating the agreements concluded between the two countries, especially the strategic framework agreement, in a manner consistent with the importance of the current stage."   
He pointed to "The many crises facing the region, especially the events in occupied Palestine, Lebanon, the Red Sea, northern Syria and Iraq," calling for rapid action to "reduce tension and end the mutual attacks that may herald the expansion of the war."
In turn, the American Ambassador renewed her country's support for the stability of Iraq, stressing "the continuation of dialogues between the two countries in order to strengthen partnership projects in various important and vital sectors."