Baghdad, Nov 26, IRNA � An Iranian high-ranking diplomat, who is in Baghdad, in a meeting with chairman of the Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq underlined Iran's strong support for Iraqi government and people in fight against terrorism.
��Deputy Foreign Minister in Consular and Majlis Affairs Hassan Qashqavi, in a meeting with Ammar al-Hakim, felicitated recent victories of Iraqi military and people in fight against terrorists and expressed hope for continuation of such victories.
Ammar al-Hakim, for his part, called Iran's role in helping Iraqi government in fight against terrorist groups valuable and appreciated Iran's support for Iraq.

He also underlined necessity of promotion of ties between the two countries in all fields.

Al-Hakim expressed pleasure with agreements in joint consular meetings between the two countries.

He was referring to recent agreement between Qashqavi and his Iraqi counterpart Javad al-Doraki on Monday, which led to signing a Memorandum of Understanding.

Upon the MoU, the two sides underlined necessity of preparation to lift visa, execution of an agreement on reparation of convicts, facilitating situation for Iranian pilgrims to attend Arba'ein ceremony, reducing time for issuing political and service visas, 24-hour working time of border terminals and more consular facilities for Iranian and Iraqi citizens.

By IRNA

 

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