The joint statement between Iraq and the UAE

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[size=52]The joint statement between Iraq and the UAE[/size]

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Today, Saturday, the office of Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al-Sudani revealed the joint statement between Iraq and the UAE, which included an agreement to expand and develop bilateral cooperation in several fields.[/size]
[size=45]The office said in a statement, “The Prime Minister, Muhammad Shia Al-Sudani, paid an official visit to the UAE on February 9, 2023, at the invitation of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. During the visit, the two sides discussed ways to enhance political, diplomatic, commercial and economic cooperation.” They exchanged views on a number of regional and international issues, and stressed the importance of joint work to develop various aspects of bilateral relations.[/size]
[size=45]The two sides agreed, according to the statement, “on the importance of convening the tenth session of the joint committee between the two countries, because of its important impact in strengthening relations and following up on all bilateral files in areas of common interest.” It was also agreed to “develop and upgrade the framework governing bilateral trade between the two countries.” To the level of comprehensive partnership, to achieve broader economic integration between the two countries, activate economic diplomacy and push economic growth rates in general.[/size]
[size=45]The two sides also agreed "to support existing and future Emirati investments in Iraq, open horizons for new partnerships, and address challenges by turning them into opportunities that benefit the Emirati and Iraqi economies, reflecting the spirit of brotherhood and friendship between the leaderships of the two countries and the two brotherly peoples."[/size]
[size=45]"The two countries will also work to raise the levels of trade exchange and build on the significant growth that intra-trade has witnessed over the past years, as non-oil bilateral trade reached about $17.5 billion in 2022," the statement added.[/size]
[size=45]The two sides agreed to "expand and develop bilateral cooperation in the fields of health, tourism, culture and sports, due to their importance in strengthening and developing relations between the two countries." optimal for achieving regional and international stability, security and prosperity.[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sudani praised, according to the statement, the “pioneering role played by the United Arab Emirates in confronting the phenomenon of climate change, and congratulated the UAE for hosting the 28th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) during the current year, and the two parties agreed To enhance cooperation in the field of environmental work and reduce the effects of climate change.[/size]
[size=45]The Iraqi side expressed “thanks and appreciation to the UAE government for adopting the initiative to “revive the spirit of Mosul” in partnership with UNESCO to rebuild (Al-Nouri Mosque and the two churches of Al-Tahira and Al-Sa’a).[/size]
[size=45]Al-Sudani extended his "sincere thanks and appreciation to Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, for the kind reception and generous hospitality, and invited His Highness to pay an official visit to the Republic of Iraq," according to the statement.[/size]
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