13 February 2013
BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki welcomed on Wednesday any initiative that aims to develop Iraqi-British relations and expands cooperation in various domains.
"Al-Maliki received at his office in Baghdad a British delegation led by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt, with whom he expressed hope to bolster strategic relations," al-Maliki's office said in a statement received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
Talks also dwelt with the latest developments in the region, mainly the Syria crisis.
They agreed to form a ministerial committee to facilitate all difficulties facing the development of bilateral relations.
BAGHDAD: Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki welcomed on Wednesday any initiative that aims to develop Iraqi-British relations and expands cooperation in various domains.
"Al-Maliki received at his office in Baghdad a British delegation led by Foreign Office Minister for the Middle East and North Africa Alistair Burt, with whom he expressed hope to bolster strategic relations," al-Maliki's office said in a statement received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
Talks also dwelt with the latest developments in the region, mainly the Syria crisis.
They agreed to form a ministerial committee to facilitate all difficulties facing the development of bilateral relations.
© Aswat Aliraq 2013
