Some Key Points to the Iraqi Defense Minister’s Visit to Iran

According to Negaheno report the Iraqi defense minister’s visit to Iran took place within the framework of the will of the high-ranking officials of both countries with the aim of developing and deepening ties in all political, economic, security and defense areas.The Iran -Iraq bilateral ties is on an increasing level in all the areas and this trend continues without the impact of any third party.The visit of the Iraqi defense minister shows Iran’s constant support of Iraq’s central government.

The Islamic Republic of Iran supports Iraq’s new government’s regional and international approach, reinforcing the regional diplomacy in line with the joint objectives. The good record of the two Iraq-Iran nation and government in defense and security cooperation for fighting terrorism has been an appropriate basis for strengthening trust between the two countries and the experiences and achievements gained for formulating future programs within the bilateral relations have been emphasized by the two countries.During the visit of the Iraqi defense minister to Tehran the two countries stressed on their readiness to strengthen their defense relations as a prerequisite for promoting bilateral security.