President Masum lauds Iran's effective role in Iraq's stability

Iraqi President Fuad Masum appreciated Iran for its assistance to Baghdad in fighting against the terrorist groups and establishment of stability in the Arab country.

"Iran played the role of a guarantor, ensuring stability in Iraq," Masum said after a meeting with the Leader's top aide for international affairs Ali Akbar Velayati in Baghdad on Sunday.

"We never forget the Islamic Republic of Iran's valuable military and humanitarian aid to Iraq in the fight against the Daesh terrorist group," he added.

Velayati, for his part, underlined Iran's willingness to witness further territorial integrity in Iraq, adding that the Iraqi president has called for Tehran's constructive role in decreasing tensions between Baghdad and Erbil.

In relevant remarks last Sunday, Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim Al-Jabouri called for Iran’s contribution to his country’s reconstruction.

Al-Jabouri made the remarks in a meeting with Iranian Ambassador to Baghdad Iraj Masjedi in the Iraqi capital.
Velayati is a top advisor to the Islamic Revolution leader Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in international affairs.

EA