Rashid calls on Spanish businessmen and companies to work in Iraq

Baghdad - INA

President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid called today, Thursday, on Spanish businessmen and companies to work in Iraq, while stressing the importance of joint work to consolidate and enhance relations between Iraq and Spain.

The Media Office of the President of the Republic stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, received at Baghdad Palace, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel and his accompanying delegation, in the presence of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein."

During the meeting, the President stressed "the importance of joint work to consolidate and strengthen relations between Iraq and Spain in a way that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly peoples," praising "Spain's role in supporting Iraq to fight ISIS within the international coalition."

He pointed out that "Iraq is looking forward to strengthening cooperation relations in the economic, commercial and cultural fields, as well as antiquities, tourism, industry and renewable energy," noting that "the Iraqi government pays special attention to establishing security and stability, and developing and consolidating relations with neighboring countries and the world."

He called on "Spanish businessmen and companies to work in Iraq and benefit from mutual expertise and Spain's experiences in the field of tourism and antiquities," stressing "the necessity of international coordination in order to stop the war on the Palestinian people in Gaza, which has become a humanitarian catastrophe."

He stressed, "the necessity of working to reduce tensions in the region and prevent escalation and the expansion of crises," noting that "the events in Gaza and their repercussions have begun to affect the region in general and threaten international peace and security."

He pointed out, "The need for the international and European community to work to develop a road map to stop the aggression immediately and find final solutions to the Palestinian issue in a way that achieves the demands of the Palestinian people to obtain their legitimate rights."

For his part, Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel expressed his "happiness to visit Iraq, noting Spain's commitment to supporting the security and stability of Iraq, and working to strengthen bilateral relations in various fields."