September 24, 2022
1 min read

Iraq keen on developing ties with GCC nations

Iraqi FM made the remarks when meeting with GCC Secretary-General Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, reports Asian Lite News

Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein said ohis government is interested in developing relations with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries at all levels.

Hussein made the remarks when meeting with GCC Secretary-General Nayef bin Falah Al-Hajraf on the sidelines of the 77th session of the UN General Assembly, where “the two sides discussed ways to enhance cooperation”, the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad said in a statement.

The Minister said the Iraqi government is interested in developing relations with the GCC countries at all levels and called on foreign companies to invest in Iraqi infrastructure.

For his part, Al-Hajraf affirmed “GCC’s support for the security and stability of Iraq”, stressing the keenness of GCC countries to advance their relations with Iraq in the service of common interests, reports Xinhua news agency.

The two sides also discussed some regional and international issues of common concern, especially the impact of the Russian-Ukrainian war on food security and the need to work collectively to confront the possible repercussions of the crisis.

ALSO READ: UAE-Saudi non-oil foreign trade sees sharp growth

Newsdesk

Newsdesk

Aravind Rajeev is Deputy News Editor at Asian Lite, mostly covering the Middle East and GCC. He has over eight years of experience as a journalist, with a background in ground-level reporting, crime reporting, as well as international and regional news.

Previous Story

New York protest demands recognition of 1971 Bangladesh genocide

Next Story

Musk activates Starlink in Iran amid internet shutdown

Previous Story

New York protest demands recognition of 1971 Bangladesh genocide

Next Story

Musk activates Starlink in Iran amid internet shutdown

Latest from -Top News

China Eyes Military Footholds Across Southeast Asia

China’s Belt and Road Initiative is under renewed scrutiny as concerns grow over the security implications of major projects…reports Asian Lite News Desk China is expanding its strategic influence across Southeast Asia

Curbs on Women Continue to Hamper Afghan Aid, UN Says

Humanitarian agencies continue to face interference, conflict-related risks and restrictions on women’s participation in relief work….reports Asian Lite News Desk The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reported that
Go toTop

Don't Miss

World leaders pay homage

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today

Authorities warn against rumours over Abu Dhabi fire

The teams of the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority have