BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 18. There are great
opportunities and potential for the development of trade between
Iran and Iraq, said Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Seyed Abbas
Araghchi at a joint press conference in Tehran with Iraq’s Minister
of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein, Trend reports.
According to Araghchi, discussions were held today on the
importance of developing trade and economic relations between Iran
and Iraq.
Araghchi stated that the shared borders of the two countries
have now turned into borders of friendship and cooperation in
various economic, social, and political spheres, and that there is
mutual understanding between the two countries.
The Iranian minister noted that Iran welcomes Iraq’s growing
role in regional diplomacy and declares its readiness to resolve
problems through regional dialogue.
Araghchi expressed his gratitude to the Iraqi government for
expressing solidarity and support for Iran and said he was pleased
with the development of relations between the two countries.
