Baghdad  US President Joe Biden affirmed the US commitment to Iraq’s long-term stability.

Biden, during his meeting with President Barham Salih on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, praised recent initiatives such as the Baghdad Regional Summit and the historic visit of Pope Francis to Iraq earlier this year as an important symbol of Iraq’s contributions to regional stability and interfaith tolerance.

Biden discussed with Salih, according to a White House statement, strengthening bilateral relations and deepening cooperation in regional diplomatic initiatives.

The US President affirmed the United States’ commitment to Iraq’s long-term stability, and the two sides also affirmed their respect for democracy in Iraq, the rule of law, and efforts to hold credible and transparent elections next October

Source: National Iraqi News Agency