Baghdad:Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ali Falih Al-Zaidi, has received a written message from the President of the Republic of South Africa.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Al-Zaidi met with Angie Motshekga, the Minister of Defense and Military Veterans of South Africa, along with her delegation. The meeting took place on Sunday, where Al-Zaidi was handed a message from South African President Matamela Ramaphosa.

The message from President Ramaphosa expressed appreciation for the friendly relations and cooperation between South Africa and Iraq. It highlighted Iraq’s strategic location and economic potential, emphasizing opportunities for collaboration in sectors such as oil, energy, security, and defense industries.

During the meeting, Al-Zaidi stressed the importance of leveraging South Africa’s industrial experience. He invited South African companies to invest in Iraq by localizing industries and assured that the government would support these initiatives with necessary facilities.

Minister Motshekga conveyed South Africa’s eagerness to enhance relations with Iraq across all sectors, recognizing Iraq’s significant economic and developmental potential.