Iraq, Iran discuss developing military relations
The Iraqi Defense Minister, Thabet Al-Abbasi, and the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Hossein Baqeri. Photo: INA
Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – The Iraqi Defense Minister, Thabet Al-Abbasi, discussed on Sunday strategies to develop military relations with the Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces, Mohammad Hossein Baqeri.
The meeting, which was attended by senior military officers from both sides, addressed several topics of common interest between Iraq and Iran, particularly issues related to the development of military relations between Baghdad and Tehran, according to a statement cited by the state news agency (INA).
In a separate meeting with the Iraqi Interior Minister, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, Baqeri emphasized his country’s eagerness to support the security and stability of Iraq and promote cooperation to control the shared borders.
Al-Shammari discussed with Baqeri several topics of common interest, including collaboration between the two neighboring countries.
Al-Shammari stressed the importance of enhancing the security of the two countries in terms of border control, combating drugs, and exchanging information, indicating that the Iraqi Interior Ministry is eager to strengthen bilateral ties.