Al-Zaidi urges Iran to seize Iraq dialogue opportunity

Shafaq News- Tehran

Iraq has long served as a platform for dialogue andresolving regional disputes, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al-Zaidi said onThursday, urging Iran to seize the current opportunity to advance "de-escalationdialogue."

During a meeting in Tehran with Iran's Judiciary ChiefGholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei, Al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to buildingstrong relations with Iran and expressed his government's readiness to deepencooperation, especially in the economic sector, in a way that serves theinterests of both countries, according to a statement from the Iraqi primeminister's media office.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relationsand expand cooperation across multiple sectors, particularly in the judicialfield, emphasizing the judiciary's role in supporting stability. 

Ejei highlighted the religious, historical, and social tiesbetween Iraq and Iran, praising the Iraqi government's anti-corruption efforts.

“Iran has an experience in combating corruption and stands ready to cooperate with Iraq in this field,” he offered, appreciating the Iraqi people for “their noble gesture in participating in the funeral procession of Grand Ayatollah, Ali Khamenei.” ...