Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah, discusses with the Russian Ambassador… developments in the situation and events in the region, and ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.

 

.. The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, received in his official office in Baghdad today, Thursday, 19/10/2023, the Russian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. (Elbrus Kutrashev). During the meeting, topics and issues of common interest were discussed, foremost of which are developments in the situation and recent events in the region, and there was talk about the importance of strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in a way that serves the common interests of the two sides.

During his speech, the Deputy Speaker pointed out the depth of the historical relations between Iraq and Russia and praised the role of the Russian embassy in expanding the volume of economic, commercial, and cultural cooperation between the two friendly peoples, stressing that Iraq looks forward to more cooperation with friendly countries, especially Russia. It is one of the most important countries in the world and has positive and solidarity positions with the Iraqi people.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament
Thursday, October 19, 2023