Baghdad-INA
Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi discussed today, Tuesday, with US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker, relations between the two countries, and developments in regional and international situations, while the two sides affirmed the continuation of joint cooperation.
The media office of the Speaker of Parliament said, in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA), that “Parliament Speaker Muhammad al-Halbousi received, today, Tuesday, the US Assistant Secretary of State for Near Eastern Affairs David Schenker,” pointing out that “the meeting discussed relations between the two countries, and the developments of the situation. Regional and international, and a number of issues of common interest. "
He added, "The meeting confirmed the continuation of cooperation between Iraq and the United States of America in all fields, in accordance with mutual interests and the framework of the strategic dialogue between the two countries, as the US Assistant Secretary of State indicated his country's commitment to work to strengthen partnership and support Iraq to achieve security and stability."