DUBAI: Iraq’s President Barham Salih met his Iranian counterpart, President Ebrahim Raisi, in Tehran on Thursday, ahead of the newly elected leader’s oath taking ceremony before parliament.
The relations between the two neighboring countries, and their importance, was discussed during their meeting, Iraqi National News Agency reported.
Hardline cleric Raisi, who was endorsed by Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, won the election in June and succeeded Hassan Rouhani, who is viewed in the West as a moderate.
Raisi will lead a country facing a number of growing challenges coupled with an economy that has been crippled by US-led sanctions.
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Iraqi, Iranian heads of state discuss bilateral relations
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Iraqi, Iranian heads of state discuss bilateral relations
- The relations between the two neighboring countries, and their importance, was discussed during their meeting, Iraqi National News Agency reported
Yemen expresses appreciation for Saudi Arabia’s role in supporting country’s security
- The statement came after the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a “limited airstrike” on an Emirati shipment at Al-Mukalla port
RIYADH: Yemen’s foreign ministry expressed appreciation on Wednesday for the “pivotal and responsible role” of Saudi Arabia in supporting the security and stability of Yemen and the region.
The statement came after the Coalition to Support Legitimacy in Yemen carried out a “limited airstrike” on an Emirati shipment at Al-Mukalla port. The coalition said it had information that such weapons would be transported and distributed to locations in Hadramaut.
The ministry also welcomed the statements issued by other friendly countries and regional and international organizations, which affirmed their full support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Yemen.
The ministry also appreciated the countries’ commitment to strengthening regional security, emphasizing that such positions reflect solidarity with Yemen in facing current challenges.
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