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During a
three-day official visit to Baghdad, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Bilawal
Bhutto-Zardari met with his Iraqi counterpart, Dr Fuad Hussein, to enhance
bilateral ties between the two countries.
The visit
resulted in the signing of important agreements related to cultural cooperation
and visa abolition for diplomatic and official passports.
This visit
marked an important milestone in the longstanding relationship between Pakistan
and Iraq.
Key Points:
Strengthening
Diplomatic Relations:
During the
meeting between Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and Dr Fuad Hussein, the two sides
discussed various aspects of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iraq.
Bilawal
emphasized the deep fraternal ties that Pakistan maintains with Iraq.
Wide-Ranging
Discussions:
Bilawal
expressed his delight at meeting with Dr Fuad Hussein and stated that they had
a wide-ranging discussion on various issues of mutual interest.
The minister
also expressed his gratitude to the government of Iraq for its support in the
opening of a Pakistan consulate in Najaf.
Signing of
Memorandums of Understanding:
Both sides
signed important memorandums of understanding (MoUs) aimed at unlocking the
immense potential for dynamic bilateral cooperation.
The agreements
focused on enhancing cultural cooperation and facilitating visa abolition for
diplomatic and official passport holders.
Decades-Old
Friendship:
During a joint
press conference with Dr Fuad Hussein, Bilawal reiterated that Pakistan and
Iraq enjoyed a longstanding friendship and had always supported each other in
times of need.
The visit aimed
to further strengthen these decades-old ties.
Warm Reception
and Meetings:
Upon arrival in
Baghdad, Bilawal was received by Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Mohammed Hussein
Bahral Uloom, Pakistan's Ambassador to Iraq Ahmed Amjad Ali, and other
officials from the Pakistani embassy.
The visit
included meetings with key Iraqi officials, emphasizing the significance of the
diplomatic engagement.
Part of a
Larger Itinerary:
Bilawal's visit
to Iraq followed his attendance at a royal wedding in Jordan, where he was
invited by the Jordanian royal family.
The trip to
Iraq marked the latter leg of his journey and focused on strengthening ties
with the Iraqi leadership.
Lastly:
Foreign
Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's official visit to Iraq served as a platform
to reinforce the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Iraq.
The signing of
important agreements and the discussions held during the visit reflect the
commitment of both countries to foster stronger bilateral cooperation.
The visit
highlights the enduring friendship between Pakistan and Iraq and paves the way
for further collaboration in various fields.
(Courtesy: Dawn)
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