ARMENIA, IRAQ INTERESTED IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF BILATERAL RELATIONS

14:27 20.06.2013

The newly appointed Ambassador of Iraq to Armenia, Ghazi Tahir Khalid,
handed the copies of his credentials to Armenian Foreign Minister
Edward Nalbandian.

Congratulating the Ambassador on appointment, Minister Nalbandian
wished him success in his mission and voiced hope that the Ambassador
would contribute to the further reinforcement of friendly relations
between Armenia and Iraq. The Minister said the high-level reciprocal
visits and opening of Embassies in the capitals of the two countries
have given new impetus to the Armenian-Iraqi relations.

Ambassador Khalid assured that he would do his utmost to develop
the bilateral cooperation in different spheres. He added that Iraq
attaches importance to the expansion and deepening of relations with
Armenia and emphasized the role of the Iraqi-Armenian community in
the development of the country.

During the meeting reference was made to the developments in the
Middle East and the steps targeted at ensuring security.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress