Guess who's teaming up to bring peace and stability to West Asia? 🤔 That's right—Iran and Iraq are hitting it off and taking their relationship to the next level! 🎉
On Monday, the two neighboring countries emphasized the need to expand their cooperation during a joint press conference in Tehran. Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and his Iraqi counterpart, Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, shared some exciting news about strengthening their ties. 🤗
\"We seek to increase our bilateral political and economic relations, which will contribute to ensuring peace and stability in the region and among the neighboring Arab, non-Arab, and Muslim states,\" Qalibaf said. 🕊️
He also mentioned that the relationship between the peoples, parliaments, and governments of Iran and Iraq is at its peak! 🌟 As two Muslim countries, they're ready to support each other and uphold the dignity of the Muslim world. ✊
Al-Mashhadani echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of discussing borders, economic relations, and security cooperation. 🌐 \"We discussed the means to support the security stability of the region,\" he said, adding that \"Iraq will not abandon its Arab and Islamic principles, and it is open to everyone.\" 🌍
He assured Iran that Iraq will always stand by its neighbor and be the country's \"wings\" 🪽, expressing hope that their friendship will keep growing stronger. 💪
Looks like West Asia is gearing up for some positive vibes! ✨ We'll be keeping an eye on how this dynamic duo shapes the future of the region. Stay tuned! 🎙️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com