An Iranian-Iraqi agreement to combat terrorism and ensure mutual security

Raisi and Al-Sudani during their meeting in Tehran.

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Yesterday, Iran and Iraq agreed to combat terrorism, ensure mutual security, and develop economic relations as priorities for the two countries, during a visit by the Iraqi Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, yesterday, to Tehran.

Al-Sudani, who took office a month ago, met with Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi, who called for improving relations between the two countries.

Raisi said during a joint press conference that Tehran and Baghdad are cooperating in the cultural, political, social and security fields, adding, "From this standpoint, the fight against terrorist groups, organized crime and drug control comes within the joint agreements between the two countries."

For his part, the Iraqi prime minister stressed that Baghdad is determined not to "allow Iraqi territory to be used to threaten Iran's security," stressing that "the government is committed to developing cooperation with Iran in all fields."

On Monday, Tehran welcomed the Iraqi government's decision to send troops to the border area with the Kurdistan region of Iraq.

On the economic level, Al-Sudani stressed his country's gratitude to Iran for its "support in the supply of gas" and electricity, especially since Iraq relies heavily on its neighbor in securing gas and electricity.

For his part, Raisi pointed out that Al-Sudani's visit to Tehran constitutes "a turning point in bilateral relations, and (the) negotiations between us will be a major step towards improving relations."

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