Al-Kadhimi lands in Basra
Shafaq News/ The Prime Minister of Iraq, Mustafa al-Kadhimi, arrived today, Sunday, in Basra in the far south of Iraq, according to a brief government press release.
An informed government source told Shafaq News Agency earlier on Thursday that al-Kadhimi will embark on a visit in the southern governorate flanked by a high-ranking security and government delegation.
"The visit comes to keep abreast upon the preparations to Khaliji 25," the source added in reference to the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup.
Al-Kadhimi will convene with the provincial government and security authorities to discuss their preparations and requirements for the event.