AMMAN —
His Majesty King Abdullah on Monday received Iraqi Parliament Speaker
Mohammed Al-Halboosi and an accompanying parliamentary delegation at
Al-Husseiniya Palace, according to a Royal Court statement.
اضافة اعلان
During
the meeting, attended by HRH Crown Prince Hussein, King Abdullah reaffirmed the
deep-rooted ties between the two countries and peoples, expressing keenness to
expand cooperation across all fields.
His
Majesty underscored Iraq’s central regional role, stressing that Iraq’s success
is a success for the entire region.
Reiterating
Jordan’s full support for Iraq in its efforts to fulfill the aspirations of its
people, the King commended the ongoing parliamentary cooperation between the
two countries.
For his
part, Speaker Halboosi and the delegation, which included heads and members of
parliamentary committees, expressed appreciation of Jordan’s role, under His
Majesty’s leadership, in supporting Iraq, noting the importance of the
Kingdom’s support on the international stage.
They
stressed their keenness to strengthen cooperation with Jordan, citing the
importance of the strategic partnership between the two countries for Iraq’s
future.
The
Iraqi lawmakers also noted the need to support bilateral projects with Jordan
to ensure implementation.
The
meeting covered issues of mutual concern, the latest regional and international
developments, and efforts to counter-terrorism and extremism.
House
of Representatives Speaker Abdul Karim Dughmi, Director of the Office of His
Majesty Jafar Hassan, and General Intelligence Department Director Maj. Gen.
Ahmad Husni attended the meeting.
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