confirmed Prime Minister Adel Abdul - Mahdi, Monday, Iraq 's readiness to build a common area along the lines of the Iraqi - Jordanian industrial zone, while the Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi referred to his country 's keenness to contribute to Iranian President Hassan Rowhani , the upcoming visit to Iraq to strengthen ties and expand Economic and Commercial Cooperation. 

"The Prime Minister Adel Abdul Mahdi received today, Deputy Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arajiji, accompanied by the Iranian ambassador in Iraq and a number of officials to prepare for the upcoming visit of Iraq to the Iranian president."
"The two sides discussed the development of relations between the two countries and the expansion of cooperation in economic, trade, water issues, borders and entry visas, and the common desire to reach a clear memorandum of understanding that will achieve the common interests of the two countries fairly," the statement said. 

He welcomed the "development of the Iraqi-Iranian relations, which is in the interests of the two countries and the whole region," and expressed the hope that "the meetings and mutual visits to achieve a shift in bilateral relations and resolve outstanding issues, foremost the preservation of Iraq's rights in its territorial waters and work hard to achieve the interests of The two countries and the two neighboring peoples in all fields. " 

The Prime Minister, "Iraq's readiness to build a common area similar to the Iraqi industrial zone of Jordan."

For his part, Araghji pointed to "the Iranian leadership's keenness that President Rohani's upcoming visit to Iraq will contribute to strengthening relations and expanding economic and trade cooperation."