Al-Maliki: Iraq Is Open To All Countries Of The World

The head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, confirmed today, Sunday, Iraq's openness to all countries of the world, especially Arab and Islamic countries. A statement by the media office of the head of the State of Law coalition stated, 'Al-Maliki received in his office today the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Abdulaziz Al-Shammari,' noting that 'the two sides reviewed issues of common interest, as well as the latest developments in the political and security situation taking place in the regional and international arenas.' The head of the State of Law coalition pointed out that "Iraq is open to all countries of the world, especially Arab and Islamic countries, and its relations are based on common interests in various fields." In turn, Ambassador Al-Shammari stressed, 'The Kingdom's keenness to strengthen communication mechanisms with Iraq in various fields, and to support efforts that aim to consolidate the foundations of constructive cooperation between the two countries in serv ice of the aspirations of the two brotherly peoples for development and well-being. Source: National Iraqi News Agency