The Islamic Republic of Iran and Iraq will expand their bilateral cooperation in the fight against terrorism at an international level.

Iran Press/Iran news: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani made the remark on Saturday in a joint news conference with visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Adil Abdul-Mahdi and said: “Security is of paramount importance for both Tehran and Baghdad.”

According to an  Iran Press report, President Rouhani added: "Border cooperation will be strengthened between the two countries in fighting against terrorism, drug trafficking and contraband."

The Iranian President seized this opportunity to express his special thanks to the Iraqi government for welcoming him in a recent trip to Iraq and said: “With the coordination made, bilateral relationship between Iran and Iraq will be broadened."

The two countries of Iran and Iraq have established deep and historic ties with each other which dates back centuries, he said, adding: "The two nations of Iran and Iraq have always established amicable relationship over the centuries in various fields."

Implementation of agreements made between the two countries in a recent trip to Iraq was taken into consideration, the first of which was issuing of charge-free visas to visitors of both countries, President Rouhani added.   105/211

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