Maliki, Khamenei discuss mutual cooperation

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) The Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki discussed with the Iranian Supreme Guide, Ali Khamenei, the prospects of mutual cooperation between Iraq and Iran.

A statement by the PM’s office received by IraqiNews.com cited “Maliki, during his meeting with the Supreme Guide of the Iranian Revolution Ali Khamenei in the Iranian Capital, Tehran, stressed the importance of developing bilateral relations to the highest levels,” noting that “We have not started a new phase but we continue an existing work and the discussions will develop these relations.”

“The Iranian Supreme Guide appreciated the Iraqi official stances and efforts to overcome challenges,” the statement added, noting that “We do not have any limits for cooperation between Iraq and Iran.”

Maliki has arrived in Tehran on Wednesday and started a series of discussions with the Iranian officials and leaders there.