Nujeifi – Salihi stress enhancing bilateral relations

BAGHDAD / IraqiNews.com: Iraqi Parliament Speaker Usama Nujeifi said during his meeting with Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Akbar Salihi that both countries “are connected historically, geographically, and with good relations.”  “It is important to enhance relations between the two countries on basis of trust, mutual respect for sovereignty and joint interests,” a statement released by Nujeifi’s office noted.  “Iran can play an important role in the stability and peace  of the region,” the statement added.  “Both sides discussed the situation in the region, enhancing parliamentary relations between the two countries, and activating joint committee to solve pending question, particularly the division of waters and borders”, the statement noted.  RM (TP)/SR 588