Iraq yesterday confirmed its full support for the national dialogue in Yemen, to achieve security and stability in the war-torn country.

During a meeting with visiting Yemeni Foreign Minister, Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak, Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rasheed expressed his country’s “full support for the national dialogue, to achieve security and stability in Yemen, in a way that guarantees peace for the people, who have suffered greatly because of the conflict,” according to a statement by the president’s office.

For his part, Mubarak praised Iraq’s support for Yemen’s security and stability, noting, negotiations are currently underway to reach solutions that serve Yemen and the Yemenis.

The visiting minister also met with Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani, during which they discussed bilateral relations in all fields, and ways to enhance cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement issued by al-Sudani’s media office.

Earlier in the day, Mubarak held a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart, Fuad Hussein, who said, Iraq’s position on Yemen is that “all parties should sit at the dialogue table,” noting, “the situation in Yemen affects the regional security situation, and serious work should be done to establish security and stability.”

“Iraq is ready to move, to be part of the solution to the problems of the region and Yemen,” Hussein added

Source: Nam News Network