FM of Iran: we look forward to strengthening bilateral relations between Tehran and Cairo

IRNA – During his meeting on Sunday evening with Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kazemi and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, Iranian Foreign Minister Amir Abdollahian pointed to the commonalities between Iran and Egypt, considering that strengthening bilateral relations between Tehran and Cairo is in the interest of the region and the Islamic world.

They discussed bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kazemi arrived in Iran on Sunday afternoon after his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Upon his arrival to Iran, he was welcomed by Iranian Minister of Energy Mehrabian and then met and held talks with Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi.

During the meeting, President Raeisi pointed to the deep-rooted ties between Iran and Iraq and noted that Iraq is the biggest trade partner among the neighbors for Iran.

The two countries of Iran and Iraq enjoy high potentials to enhance bilateral ties in all fields, Raeisi emphasized.

The meeting was also attended by Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein.