Barham Salih: Iraqis won’t forget Iran’s help in war against terrorists

Barham Salih: Iraqis won’t forget Iran’s help in war against terrorists

November 17, 2018

TEHRAN – Iraqi President Barham Salih, who arrived in Tehran on Saturday, said his country will not forget Iran’s support for the Iraqis in their struggle against the regime of Saddam Hussein and Daesh terrorists.

“Through its support for us, the Islamic Republic played a great role in defeating terrorists in Iraq,” Salih said in a joint press conference with President Hassan Rouhani.

Saleh, an ethnic Kurd, added, “We will not forget your support for the Iraqi people during the struggle against Saddam.” 

The relations between Iran and Iraq has improved greatly since the downfall of Saddam Hussein in 2003.

The veteran politician said, “Today I have brought a clear message from Baghdad and that we in Iraq comprehend the importance of relations with Iran very well.”

He added, “Economic, cultural and political ties between the two countries have roots in history.”

Salih said his country is seeking closer ties with Iran and “this is something that the nations of the two countries and the nations in the region are entitled to”.

Rouhani says Iran-Iraq economic ties can increase to $20 billion
 
During the press conference, President Rouhani also said the economic transactions between Iran and Iraq can increase to 20 billion dollars per year.

“Today, the value of economic ties between the two countries stands about 12 billion dollars and we can upgrade it to 20 billion dollars through mutual efforts,” Rouhani remarked. 

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