RIYADH: A delegation led by the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵ’s industry and agriculture ministers visited Iraq on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The delegation was headed by Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, who is minister of environment, water and agriculture. He met Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi.
Their meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations in various fields.
Al-Fadley conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his meeting with Al-Kadhimi, while the Iraqi prime minister conveyed his country’s greetings and appreciation to the king, crown prince, the Saudi government and people.
They discussed issues of common interest and concern, regional security and stability and the latest regional and international developments.
Committee meetings of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council will also be held to discuss progress on issues and activities and the most prominent achievements and agreements in the fields of politics and economics.
The visit will prepare the ground for a future meeting between the crown prince and the Iraqi prime minister.
The Saudi delegation also included Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Transport Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, governor of the ¶¶Òõ¶ÌÊÓƵn Monetary Agency, Ahmed Al-Kholifey, along with companies from various sectors.
Saudi delegation visits Iraq
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Updated 08 November 2020
Saudi delegation visits Iraq
- The visit will prepare the ground for a future meeting between the crown prince and the Iraqi prime minister
- The visit is also in preparations for the upcoming 4th Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council session