BAGHDAD, Iraq, April 4 (NNN-NINA) – Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi, on Wednesday night, confirmed his government’s intention to establish partnership with all Arab and neighbouring countries.
Abdul Mahdi made the comments during his meeting with Nancy Lindborg, head of the United States Institute of Peace (USIP), and her accompanying delegation, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad.
Iraq will “establish relations of partnership and cooperation … with all Arab and neighbouring countries, in order to boost opportunities for development and economic prosperity, and to distance the region from conflicts,” said a statement by the prime minister’s office.
For her part, Lindborg expressed readiness for cooperation, and to support the Iraqi government’s efforts in security, stability and social reconciliation.
USIP is an American federal institution, tasked with promoting conflict resolution and prevention worldwide.– NNN-NINA
