Al-Maliki and the Lebanese Ambassador Discuss Reconstruction of Southern Lebanon

Baghdad – INA

The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, discussed with the Lebanese Ambassador to Iraq, on Wednesday, the reconstruction of southern Lebanon destroyed by the Zionist aggression.

Al-Maliki's office stated in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that "the head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, received in his office today the Lebanese Ambassador to Iraq, Ali al-Habhab. At the beginning of the meeting, they exchanged congratulations on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan."

According to the statement, al-Maliki emphasized "the depth of relations between the two brotherly countries. The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the Palestinian and Lebanese arenas and exchanged views on them." He noted "Iraq's keenness to strengthen bilateral relations and increase cooperation and joint action for the benefit of the two brotherly peoples."

The head of the State of Law Coalition reiterated "Iraq's supportive stance toward Lebanon and its brotherly people in preserving its sovereignty and territorial integrity, and consolidating its security and stability. The issue of rebuilding the homes and institutions of Lebanese citizens destroyed by the Zionist aggression in southern Lebanon was also discussed."

Al-Maliki expressed "Iraq's position rejecting Zionist violations and attacks on Lebanese territory and the need to control the prevailing tension."

For his part, the Lebanese ambassador noted "his country's keenness to strengthen relations with Iraq and expand horizons of cooperation in a manner that serves common interests. He also valued Iraq's supportive stance toward the Lebanese people."