The Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives discusses with the Italian Ambassador the strengthening of bilateral relations, and expand the volume of military and economic cooperation between the two friendly countries.

The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, received in his official office in Baghdad today, Thursday 7/28/2022, the new Italian ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Maurizio Cricante, who expressed at the beginning of the meeting his happiness and the opportunity to discuss topics and issues of common interest with the Deputy Speaker of the Council At the same time, he affirmed his country’s keenness to continue supporting the Iraqi people, while they discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and expand the volume of military and economic cooperation between the two friendly countries, on the other hand, the ambassador pointed to the continuation of the work of the Italian Consulate in Erbil and the increase the level of activities and events in the Kurdistan Region.

The Deputy Speaker, during his speech, clarified that there are historical relations between the two peoples, while praising the positive stances of the Italian government and its support for Iraq in combating terrorism and rebuilding the liberated areas, and supporting endeavors and efforts to establish security and stability throughout the country.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives
Thursday 28 July 2022