Iraq stresses to the UAE the importance of economic openness and developing relations between the tw

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fouad Hussein, discussed with UAE Minister of State Khalifa Shaheen Al Marar a number of files, while stressing the need to expedite the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding to exempt holders of diplomatic passports.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a statement received by “Al-Iqtisad News” that “Hussein received the Minister of State in the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar, in the Ministry’s building in Baghdad,” indicating that “the meeting discussed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries, and ways to develop them in a way that serves the aspirations of the two peoples.” .

The Minister of Foreign Affairs, while chairing the work of the joint Iraqi-Emirati committee at its tenth session in Baghdad, stressed “the necessity of expediting the conclusion of a memorandum of understanding to exempt holders of diplomatic and service passports from entry visas to both countries,” stressing “the importance of forming a joint parliamentary friendship committee between the Iraqi and Emirati Parliament.” ".

Hussein called for "establishing the joint Iraqi-Emirati coordination council by forming a group of specialized technical committees to overcome the consequences that prevent raising the level of cooperation between the two countries."

He added, "The continuation of the work of the Joint Committee for the tenth time is clear evidence of our desire to open opportunities for dialogue, discussion, and coordination between governmental and private institutions and sectors. It will enhance opportunities by creating a basis for cooperation and moving towards achieving the desired goals, and confronting the challenges of climate change and food security requirements, which are considered among the topics." Which comes at the top of the priorities of our two countries, and the peoples of the entire world.”

He pointed out "the importance of economic openness and developing relations between the two countries in the field of trade, investment and education in order to create a suitable investment environment for all to achieve economic development, through signing a comprehensive economic agreement."

The two sides also discussed "mutual support in international organizations and coordination in international forums for the two countries' candidates for international positions."

For his part, the UAE Minister of State stressed “the importance of fraternal relations between the two countries, and the keenness of the leadership in the UAE to activate bilateral cooperation mechanisms,” pointing to “the importance of Iraq and its role in the region.”

He stated, "His country is keen to develop common interests in various fields that bring and enhance mutual benefits between the two peoples and the two brotherly countries, pointing to the directives of the UAE leadership to be fully open with Iraq."