IRAQ’S AMBASSADOR TO UKRAINE RECEIVES A DELEGATION OF THE MINISTRY OF DEFENCE OF IRAQ

On October 24, 2019 His Excellency Mr. Bakir Ahmed Al-Jaff, Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Ukraine received at the Embassy’s headquarters a delegation of the Ministry of Defence of Iraq headed by General Al-Mihyawi Ali Abdulhadi Khudhair and accompanying him Colonel Al Abdalali Muhaned Abduljabbar Othman and Lieutenant-Colonel                       Al-Zobaie Atheer Shabeeb Obaid.

   At the beginning of the meeting, H.E. Ambassador Al-Jaff welcomed the Esteemed Guests and expressed his hope that this visit would contribute to the development of military and technical cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and Ukraine for the benefit of the two friendly countries. H.E. Mr. Ambassador also reviewed bilateral relations between Iraq and Ukraine in different fields, in particular military area, noting the necessity of taking advantage of Ukraine’s military experience and potential. Besides, H.E. Mr. Ambassador highly appreciated Ukraine’s participation within the International Coalition Forces in establishing security and stability in Iraq after the fall of the former regime in 2003.

For his part, the Head of the visiting delegation expressed gratitude to Ambassador Al-Jaff for the warm reception and hospitality and appreciated his keenness to develop friendly and cooperative relations with Ukraine in various fields.

The meeting was also attended by Iraqi Military Attaché Staff Commodore (Navy) Mr. Alshawi Atheer Abdulrhada Jassim and First Secretary Mr. Mohammed Abdulhamed Abdulrahman Aldoori.