Baghdad The President of the Republic, Barham Salih, stressed, during his meeting with British Foreign Minister Dominic Raab, the need for cooperation in establishing security and stability in the region and for coordination in combating terrorism and corruption and confronting climate change.

During the meeting, according to a presidential statement, they discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance them in all fields through the joint memorandum of understanding that was signed today, to confirm the importance of the relationship between the two sides and its development to serve the interests of the two friendly peoples in the economic and cultural fields, and to benefit the whole region in consolidating its security and stability, work and coordination in facing the challenges of terrorism, combating administrative and financial corruption, and recovering Iraqi money smuggled abroad.

The two sides reviewed ways to confront environmental challenges related to climate change and global warming and exchange experiences in this important aspect that threatens the whole world.

The President of the Republic stressed that “Iraq is moving towards balanced relations based on joint action with brothers and friends in the international community to consolidate security and stability in the region, reduce tensions, and support interdependence in the economic, commercial, health and environmental fields, which will benefit everyone.”

For his part, Minister Raab affirmed his country’s commitment to supporting the security and stability of Iraq and its active role in the region, and Britain’s desire to strengthen cooperation and coordination in the economic and cultural fields, support investment, and enhance opportunities for development and progress for Iraq.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency