Jordanian parliamentary delegation meets political parties, blocs in Iraqi Parliament in Baghdad, 1st, final add

For his part, Al-Amiri said that Iraq has a historical relationship with Jordan, stressing the need to intensify efforts between the two sides to consolidate bilateral relations, noting that there is an urgent need for cooperation between countries, and Iraq is open to joint cooperation with Jordan. Al-Maliki, in turn, called for developing relations between Arab countries, in particular the development of bilateral relations between Iraq and Jordan, and making all diplomatic efforts to develop them. Al-Maliki said Iraq is committed to hold the Arab summit in Baghdad in order to convey a message to the Arabs that Iraq is still a part of it, expressing appreciation Jordan’s role in countering terrorism and securing borders with the Iraqi side. For his part, al-Khazali said he is looking forward to further development in the relationship between Iraq and Jordan, stressing the complementarity of the relationship between the two countries. Al-Khazali added that the Jordan and Iraq see eye-to-aye on the Palestinian cause, as both are supportive of it, expressing appreciation the Kingdom’s role to support the Palestinian cause and preserve the Islamic and Christian holy sites in Jerusalem. The Jordanian parliamentary delegation visited the Royal Cemetery, the Iraqi Fiqh Compound and the Abu Hanifa Mosque (Grand Imam Mosque). The delegation also visited the Jordanian Embassy in Baghdad, and met with the Jordanian Ambassador Muntaser Al-Oqla and the embassy staff. It lauded the ambassador’s efforts and the embassy staff’s role in conveying a bright picture of of Jordan in Iraq. A Jordanian parliamentary delegation, chaired by MP Khalaileh, and includes MPs: Assistant Speaker of Lower House of Parliament Dhiab Al-Masaeed, Suleiman Al-Qallab and Mohammad Jaradat, is currently paying an official visit to Iraq, aimed at bolstering cooperation between the two countries in all fields.

Source: Jordan News Agency