Aziz meets Russian delegation

Baghdad, July 27

Deputy Prime Minister Tareq Aziz met Russian Foreign Undersecretary Alexander Sultanov and the accompanying delegation.

The two sides discussed Iraq’s relation with the Security Council and the situation in the region.

Mr. Aziz affirmed Iraqis’ steadfastness in confronting American aggressive schemes. He appreciated Russia’s stand rejecting such schemes. He called for strengthening resistance with all available means against the US aggressive policy that threatens security and stability in the region and the world.

Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan separately met with Mr. Sultanov.

Mr. Ramadhan affirmed Iraq’s keenness on developing cooperation with Russia in all fields. “Friendship relations between Iraq and Russia are historical and strategic,” Mr. Ramadan said.

Mr. Sultanov stressed that his country work for activating relations with Iraq and promoting bilateral cooperation to serve the interests of both countries. He said that Russia works for continuing dialogue with Iraq to expand cooperation and strengthen friendship relations.