Iraq and Iran agreed on Tuesday to begin joint operations to clean up the Shatt al - Arab and Cree, while they agreed that Amiya platform remains an Iraqi platform as it was, without affecting the parties in talks to determine the maritime boundary between the two countries. 

"Iraq received the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hassan Rowhani and the accompanying delegation accompanying him on a three-day visit on March 11, 2019 at the official invitation of the Iraqi side, where he received," the media office of the prime minister said in a statement received by Alsumaria News. Friendly relations between the two countries as a turning point in the building of a strategic partnership and the development of relations between the two countries and the two brotherly peoples in all fields on the basis of deep cooperation and non-interference in the internal affairs of the two countries. "




"Iraq is the price of the position of the Islamic Republic of Iran in its assistance in combating terrorism, as it is the first to provide logistical and advisory support and to stand with it in its war against terrorism," the office said, adding that the Iranian side praised Iraq's decision that it would not be part of the sanctions regime. For his firm stance towards supporting the political process in Iraq, which represents all the people of the country, its national sovereignty, territorial integrity and all the measures it takes in the face of terrorism. "

"The two sides held important discussions in a friendly, friendly and constructive atmosphere and expressed their desire to develop political, security, economic, health, trade, cultural, scientific and technical relations," the office said. And praised the role of universities and cultural, scientific, technical and academic centers in this field. The Iranian side expressed its readiness to provide the Iraqi side with its scientific, technical and research expertise, and the Iraqi side met with similar preparations for the development of Kanyat science and experiences of the two countries. "

"The two sides discussed regional issues, common challenges, combating terrorism and cooperation in order to enhance the security and stability of the region and to build economic partnerships that benefit and benefit their peoples," the office said. The two sides affirmed their firm determination to combat terrorism and organized transnational crimes that threaten security and peace in the region and stressed the importance of using all efforts to eradicate terrorism politically, financially and intellectually. "

"The two sides discussed a number of issues of common interest and signed memorandums of understanding in various fields, including oil, trade, health and transport, to establish railways between Shalamjah and Basra and facilitate visas for businessmen and investors of both countries." Formally submitted to the diplomatic channels for passage and take administrative and legal measures thereon. " 

The two sides stressed the importance of establishing new border ports between them, establishing joint industrial cities and implementing direct transport of goods between the two countries without unloading them in international borders. Pharmaceutical companies between the two countries. "

"The two sides affirmed their efforts to double trade, investment, economic, technical, engineering and industrial services to promote the development of both countries and the region," the prime minister said. The Iraqi side welcomed the participation of Iranian companies and investors in this regard and called for corresponding facilities for the work of Iraqi companies and businessmen in Iran to achieve common interests.

"The two parties discussed how to facilitate the granting of visas to nationals of the two countries for the purposes of tourism, visit, trade, medical tourism and religious visits, and agreed to facilitate the granting of visas to businessmen in both countries. April 2019, and declared the Iraqi side reciprocity in conjunction with the other party. " 

"As for Shatt al-Arab, the two parties declared their serious intention to implement the border and good-neighborly agreement between Iraq and Iran dated June 13, 1975 and the protocols and agreements thereto, in good faith and with precision. Therefore, the two parties decided to start joint operations to clean the Shatt al- (Talok) in accordance with the 1975 Convention and the relevant protocol as soon as possible. "

The office continued, "In accordance with the above paragraph remains the platform of the Iraqi plateau as it was, without affecting the talks of the parties in determining the maritime border between the two countries. The Iranian side expressed his thanks and gratitude for the warm reception and hospitality in Iraq, wishing him and the government and people Prosperity and prosperity. "