(ANSA) - ISTANBUL, JULY 21 - Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafaal-Kadhimi is visiting Iran today for the first leg of a foreign tour which, according to the program, will then take him to the United States for meetings with the leaders of the two great international opposing powers. who supported his election.
The mission comes after the preparatory face-to-face two days ago in Baghdad with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. Bilateral cooperation and key regional issues, including the fight against terrorism, will be at the heart of the talks in Tehran.
According to the head of the Iran-Iraq joint chamber of commerce, Yahya Al-e Eshaq, quoted by Irna, strategies will be discussed to increase exchange between countries up to 20 billion dollars. Also on the agenda is a discussion on the full reopening of customs at the border after the small emergency Covid-19.
During the visit, Khadimi will meet with Supreme-Iranian Guide Ali Khamenei and President Hassan Rohani.
The prime minister of Baghdad had plans to travel to Saudi Arabia before the stop in Iran, but the trip was sent for the hospitalization of the ruler of Riyadh, Salmanbin Abdulaziz. After Tehran, Khadimi will travel to the United States. According to analysts, the stages of this international tour could indicate a mission of mediation and e-escalation between regional rivals, as well as between Iran and the US.
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Iran: Premier Iraqi Kadhimi visiting, 'strengthen exchanges'
2020-07-22T05:00:29.460Z
Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi is visiting Iran today for the first leg of a foreign tour which, according to the program, will then take him to the United States for meetings with the leaders of the two great opposing international powers who have them. . (ANSA)
