The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi, and the Acting Minister of Health and Environment of Iraq Hani Al-Aqabi, met on Sunday to discuss bilateral cooperation in the field of health and ways to develop this cooperation.

Iran PressMiddle East: During the meeting, the two sides discussed the recent decision of the Iraqi National High Committee for Health regarding the movement of ordinary citizens (pilgrims to the holy shrines).

The Iraqi government has agreed to resume foreign pilgrimage to the holy cities of Karbala, Najaf, Kadhimiya, and Samarra, subject to full compliance with health protocols.

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