BAGHDAD: Iraq’s parliamentary speaker said on Monday that ֱ had played a major role in supporting Iraq in its “war on terror” and has backed the country through a “difficult stage.”
Mohammed Al-Halbousi was speaking after a meeting with King Salman at Al-Yamamah Place in Riyadh, and said: “ֱ had a major role in supporting Iraq in its war against terrorist organizations, especially Daesh.
“Iraq has passed a difficult stage thanks to the support of ֱ, which contributed to the expulsion of ISIS from many regions and cities in Iraq,” he added.
The king and Al-Halbousi also discussed bilateral relations and cooperation between the two countries during the meeting.
The visit follows a meeting between ֱ’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman met with Iraqi president Barham Salih in November.
Relations between ֱ and Iraq have improved this year after several visits by officials from both nations to Riyadh and Baghdad.
