Russian delegation conveyed a message from Vladimir Putin to the President of Iraq

19 June 2019

 

Alexander Lavrentiev, special representative of Russian President for a Syrian settlement, during his visit in Baghdad conveyed the message from Vladimir Putin to Iraqi President Barham Saleh

 

 

 

Russian delegation conveyed a message from Vladimir Putin to the President of Iraq

Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Syrian Settlement Alexander Lavrentiev

 

 


It is noted that Saleh "highly appreciated the role of Russia in the fight against terrorism and support given to Iraq" and called for increased cooperation between Baghdad and Moscow in political and economic fields.

 

 


Russian interdepartmental delegation held consultations in Baghdad on June 17-18. The delegation met with the President of Iraq, as well as with Prime Minister Adel Abdel Mahdi, Foreign Minister Mohammed Ali Al-Hakim and Chief of the General Staff Usman Al-Ghanimi.

 

 


The main topics of discussion were the fight against terrorism, the protection of security and the provision of long-term stabilization in Syria, as well as the creation of conditions for the return of refugees and internally displaced persons.

 

 

 

GSV "Russia - Islamic World"

Photo by SALVATORE DI NOLFI \ EPA \ TASS