Head of Asia and Australia Department Meets with Japanese Ambassador in Iraq

The head of the Asia and Australia Department, Ambassador Dr. Ali Yasin met with the Japanese Ambassador to Iraq, Mr. Suzuki Kotaro.

In the meeting, common interest were discussed and Ambassador Ali Yasin emphasized that the Iraqi government is looking forward to strengthen bilateral relations with Japan in various fields in the coming stage, and the importance of following up on the topics discussed in the political dialogue round held last August, as well as the importance of holding the Iraqi-Japanese joint committee’s work.

On his part, the Japanese Ambassador affirmed his country’s keenness to strengthen its relations with Iraq, pointing out that Iraq is an important country for Japan, and is an important pillar for the stability of the entire region, and efforts should be made to invest all resources to achieve peace, stability and development in the region.