Iraqi PM to visit Iran for talks tomorrow
Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will arrive in Iran at the head of a ministerial delegation to discuss gas cooperation and regional developments following an official invitation, the Iraqi News Agency (INA) reports, quoting government spokesman Haider al-Aboudi.
Al-Aboudi said the issue of restricting weapons to the state has only been discussed in Baghdad, stressing that it is an internal Iraqi matter and will not be discussed outside the country, INA reported.
The gas file will be on the agenda during bilateral talks between Iraq and Iran in line with Iraq’s national interests, he said.
Iraq is pursuing an initiative based on diplomatic solutions, particularly regarding current regional developments, al-Aboudi added.
Iraq has also signed agreements with the US, including understandings to establish alternative oil export routes, he said.
Al-Aboudi said Iraq has developed alternative export route plans with US companies to safeguard exports amid the war that has impacted the Strait of Hormuz.
“Iraq has regained its strength, is not part of any conflict axis, rejects interference in other countries’ affairs, and is moving towards broader foreign engagement based on its economic interests,” he added.
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