New york: President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid and his Armenian counterpart, Vahagn Khachaturyan, underscored the critical importance of adhering to international law and embracing dialogue as a strategy to resolve conflicts and enhance global peace and security.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a statement from the President’s media office revealed that Rashid hosted Khachaturyan on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly meetings in New York. The two leaders engaged in discussions concerning bilateral relations, exploring avenues to deepen cooperation between Iraq and Armenia in sectors such as economy, culture, and higher education.

The statement further detailed that the meeting touched upon the work of the General Assembly and its anticipated outcomes. The leaders reviewed contemporary international issues, including escalating tensions, food security and energy crises, migration, and climate change. Both presidents reiterated the necessity of intensifying collaborative efforts to tackle these challenges by strengthening multilateral cooperation and fostering international solidarity.

The meeting saw the attendance of Deputy Prime Minister of the Kurdistan Region Qubad Talabani, Minister of Health Saleh Al-Hasnawi, Chief of the Presidency’s Office Kamel Al-Dulaimi, Prime Minister’s Advisor Khaled Al-Yaqubi, along with several officials from both nations.