Tasnim � Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri praised Iran for supporting the Arab country in the fight against terrorism, calling for Tehran�s continued assistance and partnership in the reconstruction and development of Iraq.


In comments at a Sunday meeting in Iran�s Baghdad embassy, held to mark the victory anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Jabouri expressed the hope for the promotion of scientific and technological cooperation with Iran, calling for Tehran�s partnership in reconstruction of Iraq.

Lauding Iran as a close ally that played a major role in Iraq�s battle against terrorism, the speaker said the two neighbors need to expand relations in all fields.

He also lauded Iran for the success to maintain its independence and self-sufficiency after establishment of the Islamic Republic.

Last month, in a meeting with Jabouri in Tehran, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani called for stronger banking relations with Iraq to allow for a growth in the bilateral trade and economic cooperation.

Iran, a close ally of Iraq, supported the Arab nation in the fight against Daesh (ISIL) since the terrorist group invaded Iraq in summer 2014.