Al-Halboosi receives the Syrian Foreign Minister

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi received, on Sunday, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Syrian Arab Republic, Faisal al-Miqdad.

The meeting discussed the relations between the two countries and work to enhance the prospects of bilateral cooperation and coordinate joint action to achieve stability in Syria and the return of the displaced people of Syria to their country.

During the meeting, al-Halboosi affirmed Iraq’s firm position towards Syria, both at the official and popular levels, and its support for Syria’s return to its Arab surroundings and the exercise of its role in the Arab, regional and international arenas.

The Syrian minister conveyed to the Speaker of Parliament the greetings of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, praising the efforts made by him during his presidency of the meeting of the Arab Parliamentary Union in Baghdad and the steps that contributed to returning Syria to its Arab surroundings, expressing his country’s appreciation for Iraq’s support for Syria in facing crises.

Media Office
Of the Parl. Speaker
June 4, 2023