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The President of the Republic, Mr Nikos Christodoulides, welcomed today the President of Iraq, Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, who is on an official visit to Cyprus, at the Presidential Palace.

A tête-à-tête meeting between the two Presidents ensued. The President of the Republic, welcoming his Iraqi counterpart, said, inter alia, “This is a historic visit since it is the first visit by the President of Iraq to Cyprus.”

The President of the Republic added that during the talks with their delegations they will discuss issues related to bilateral relations, such as economy, investment, security, anti-terrorism and issues related to the cooperation of the two countries in international fora.

He highlighted that as the European Union (EU) member state in the region Cyprus is in favour of strengthening the EU's relations with Iraq. Addressing the President of Iraq, the President of the Republic also noted, “Your visit to Cyprus sends the message of your commitment to strengthening the cooperation between our countries.”

On his part, the President of Iraq stated, inter alia, that Iraq is in a very good situation, enjoying security and stability, and strengthening its relations with other countries, adding that it is linked to Cyprus by a common culture and common interests.

Finally, the President of Iraq extended an invitation to President Christodoulides to visit Baghdad, which was accepted.

(GS/MS)