President: Iraq victory, precondition for region's future peace
Tehran, Aug 12, IRNA
President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad in a meeting with the visiting Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki and his accompanying delegation said the victory of the Iraqi government and nation in establishing stability and security will secure a bright future for the region.
The president said, " The current situation in the region, including Iraq, is very sensitive" adding that Iran and Iraq have a heavy responsibility for establishing peace and security in the region Ahmadinejad added, "The Iraqi government is trying hard to establish security and build a bright future for the Iraqi nation.
"Today it has become clear that the path taken by the government and nation of Iraq is correct because corrupt people are against this path. They are in fact opposed to the honor and dignity of the Iraqi nation."
In the meeting, Nuri al-Maliki appreciated Iran's positive and constructive stances on Iraq, including providing security and fight against terrorism and noted that "Terrorists want to dominate our potentials in political, economic and cultural fields, but by grace of God we will neutralize their plots."
Expressing that killing in Iraq would stop soon, the Iraqi PM said, " Today, Iran, Iraq and all countries of the region must fight against terrorism."
Al-Maliki underlined that meetings and consultations can provide an appropriate ground for bilateral cooperation and expressed his appreciation on Iranian officials readiness for assisting Iraq reconstruction and noted that in his meeting with the First Vice- President Parviz Davoudi they have considered reasons and factors which have caused problems and obstacles in the way of joint plans and have presented ways to get rid of them.
President: Iraq victory, precondition for region's future peace
Author