PHOTO: By IRNA

Middle East (IP) - Iran’s Ambassador to Baghdad says, “A powerful and united Iraq in the neighborhood of the Islamic Republic of Iran is our sincere desire, and we will spare no effort in this regard.”

Iran Press/Middle East: In a meeting with the Iraqi new defense minister on Wednesday, Iraj Masjedi congratulated Juma Inad on his appointment as Iraq's defense minister, pointing to the history of comprehensive ties between the two countries.

Masjedi stressed Iran's readiness to further develop relations with Iraq.

For his part, the Iraqi Defense Minister referred to the deep relations between the two neighboring countries, expressing his gratitude for the extensive cooperation of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the fight against terrorism.

Inad stressed Iraq's readiness to develop relations and cooperation with Iran.

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