Welcome parliamentary development of relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia

3/20/2017 0:00

BAGHDAD / Shaima Rashid
Welcomed the members of the House of Representatives mutual steps between Iraq and Saudi Arabia, which would develop the bilateral relations.
While pointed to the success of Iraq 's foreign policy in building a balanced positive relations with the world all nations, drew it can through mutual visits between delegations of the two countries and ongoing meetings turn the page on the past and open up the prospect of cooperation between them despite the reservations expressed by some lawmakers , especially in regard to the file security , who saw it needs to be discussions Mstvidh.ovi this regard, he noted lawmakers that the meetings of the Iraqi Foreign Ministry delegation the Saudi Foreign Ministry , which took place a few days ago, in Riyadh marked by seriousness and depth research in a number of important issues, including a focus on opening a new page in bilateral relations between the two countries based on mutual trust, as it suggested that the Saudi side to form «Saudi Iraqi coordinating Council», as well as the meetings discussed a number of topics related to the reopening of border crossings direct air transport and to facilitate the procedures for the pilgrims and Iraqi pilgrims as well as visitors Saudis holy shrines in Iraq.
She told the parliamentary Foreign Relations Committee: that the Iraqi delegation technical aim to pave the way and discover the prospects of relations between the two countries, but they welcomed him and reached the relations between the two sides, calling for {excellent ».
He explained committee member Abbas al - Bayati said in an interview for { the morning », said the Iraqi delegation which recently visited Saudi Arabia a technical delegation artistic aim is to discover the prospects of relations», indicating that « it seems that the relations in the economic and commercial tracks can be upgraded and developed, as well as in the political and diplomatic side» .
Al - Bayati added that « the security file needs to be isolated from the political process and on the economic track , because the security track contains many complexities», hoping «to reach a common vision based on respect for Iraq 's sovereignty and non - interference in its affairs, Vomor such as Saudi detainees in Iraqi jails on charges of terrorism and cross the border must be separated from the political track. »
Al - Bayati stressed « the keenness of the Saudi and Iraqi sides to develop relations between them», adding that «Iraq is looking forward to a revival of the Iraqi Council of Saudi which was formed in the previous government and who cares about the economic and political aspect».
In turn, assured committee member Razak al - Haidari said the meetings between the two countries is excellent path so far, explaining, for { the morning », that« the Iraqi - Saudi relations are going through a good phase, but the political side needs a lot of work , especially as the views of the two sides on some issues divergent Kalmoagaf Syria and Bahrain, Arab and international issues, and may be crossed at times ».
Haidari said that «Iraq has good relations with most Gulf states, but the problem was with Saudi Arabia , » adding that «Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al - Jubeir visit to Baghdad opened outlets to develop the relationship between the parties».
While, MP Ahmad al- Salal al - Badri that Iraq has indicated a desire to have good relations with Saudi Arabia on the grounds it is an Arab country, pointing out that relations with Riyadh already marred by a lot of tension and recrimination in addition to that a significant proportion of Arab terrorists who entered Iraq have Saudi citizenship .
Badri said, in an interview with {Sabah »:« if Riyadh was like to turn the page on the past and establish a good relationship with Baghdad, this is welcome, but it must not be at the Iraqi blood account, and we have to stand on a lot of files and discussed with the Saudi government and an end to the dispute in order to be relationship based on respect for Iraq 's sovereignty and non - interference in the internal affairs », indicating that« Iraq to reach out to everyone in need of assistance in the war being waged against terrorism ».
MP Ahmad Taha Sheikh Ali, for his part, welcomed the return of relations with all countries, on condition of the settlement of the outstanding issues first.

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