Sayyid Al-Hakeem: Iraq, Egypt Partners Supporting Regional Stability, Development
His Eminence Sayyid Al-Hakeem, Head of the National State Powers’ Alliance, held a phone call with His Excellency Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptians Abroad, who is taking part in the meetings of the United Nations General Assembly, during which H.E. renewed the affirmation of the depth of the historic relationship between Iraq and Egypt and the need to strengthen it, stressing the importance of consolidating it through coordination at various levels, and the importance of the role of the Arab Republic of Egypt within the Arab and Islamic system.
The two sides also exchanged views on developments in the region and stressed the importance of stability and calm in the Middle East. They also affirmed the importance of continuing efforts aimed at de-escalation and giving priority to political and diplomatic solutions, in a way that contributes to strengthening regional security and stability and safeguarding the sovereignty of the region’s states and the unity of their territories.
On the Iraqi front, H.E. affirmed that Iraq is preparing to announce the end of the mission of the International Coalition to Combat ISIS, as this important event represents a message of Iraqi recovery at all levels, and renewed support for the Iraqi government in its efforts to provide services, fight corruption, and address the problem of weapons outside the framework of the state, while His Excellency the Egyptian Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt’s steadfast position in supporting Iraq and its efforts to achieve development and prosperity.
