Baghdad Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein met with Pakistan’s Islamic Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi, on the sidelines of his participation in the thirteenth session of the Sir Bani Yas Forum, which is being organized by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.
During the meeting, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, they discussed the distinguished bilateral relations, ways to strengthen them and expand their horizons, and the importance of continuing cooperation, especially in the military, economic and commercial fields, to serve the common interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples.
Minister Fuad Hussein referred to the high-level visits made by senior officials from both countries during the past period, and their great importance in strengthening relations between the two friendly countries.
The Minister gave an overview of the developments of the political process in Iraq, the formation of the new Iraqi government and the features of the next phase, expressing his optimism about the new government’s ability to manage the state and face the current challenges that surround the region and the world.
The two sides also discussed the issue of facilitating the procedures for obtaining entry visas for Pakistanis to Iraq for religious tourism, and Minister Fuad Hussain stressed: “Iraq offers everything in its power to serve visitors, especially during religious visiting seasons, of all nationalities, including those coming from Pakistan.”
At the end of the meeting, it was agreed to arrange a visit by the Pakistani Foreign Minister to Iraq early next year, within the framework of strengthening bilateral relations between the two friendly countries.
Source: National Iraqi News Agency