*Deputy Speaker of the Council of Representatives, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah..discusses with the Australian Ambassador a number of files and issues, and developments in the situation in the region*.

 

The Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament, Dr. Shakhwan Abdullah Ahmed, received today, Wednesday, in his official office in Baghdad, His Excellency the new Australian Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Glenn Miles. The meeting was attended by the Chair of the Iraqi-Australian Friendship Committee, Representative Fatima Al-Issawi, and after the welcome, the Deputy Speaker expressed his best wishes to the Ambassador. I wish him success in assuming his duties, while the developments in the situation and the region, the recent tensions that occurred, and the repercussions of the Zionist war on our people in Gaza were discussed.

 

The Deputy Speaker stressed the importance of supporting international efforts and endeavors to reduce tension and enhance stability in the region. He also pointed out during the meeting the importance of developing bilateral relations and expanding the volume of cooperation in all fields, in a way that serves the common interests between the two friendly peoples.

Media Office of the Deputy Speaker of the Iraqi Parliament

Wednesday 17/4/2024