Baghdad: Speaker of Parliament Haibat al-Halbousi received the Ambassador of the Russian Federation, Elbrus Kutrashev, at his office today, Thursday, on the occasion of the end of his mission in Iraq. The meeting focused on bilateral relations and explored ways to strengthen cooperation between the two nations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a statement from al-Halbousi’s office highlighted that discussions were centered around enhancing joint cooperation in various fields. The engagement is part of ongoing efforts to solidify diplomatic ties and explore collaborative opportunities between Iraq and Russia.