IRAQ’S AMBASSADOR TO UKRAINE MEETS THE CHAIRMAN OF THE VERKHOVNA RADA OF UKRAINE

On October 21, 2019 His Excellency Mr. Bakir Ahmed Al-Jaff, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Ukraine attended the meeting of H.E. Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (Ukrainian Parliament) Mr. Dmytro Razumkov with the Heads of Foreign Diplomatic Missions accredited to Ukraine on the occasion of assuming the new post.

At the beginning of the meeting, H.E. Mr. Razumkov delivered a speech in which he welcomed the Esteemed Guests and wished them and the countries they represent progress, prosperity and stability. H.E. Mr. Razumkov outlined the positive developments witnessed in Ukraine in various fields and touched upon Ukraine’s foreign relations, expressing his Country’s readiness to deepen cooperation with international partners of Ukraine, both on bilateral or multilateral levels, to strengthen international security and stability.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Ambassador congratulated H.E. Mr. Razumkov on assuming the office and wished him continued success in performing his duties, thereby contributing to the development of the relations between the Republic of Iraq and Ukraine as well as serving the mutual interests of the two friendly peoples. H.E. Ambassador Al-Jaff also stressed the keenness of the Republic of Iraq to strengthen the relations of friendship and cooperation with Ukraine in different areas of common interest for the benefit of the two countries.