Exclusive: Iraq signs 8 memorandums of understanding with Iran

Shafaq News/ Iraq and Iran are set to sign around eight memorandums of understanding in three key fields during the Iraqi PM’s visit to Tehran, a government sources revealed on Wednesday.

The sources told Shafaq News that the visit is expected to include the signing of agreements (in the security, economic, and tourism fields) based on agreed-upon terms between both sides.

“The memorandums would be signed by members of the Iraqi delegation and their Iranian counterparts,” the source explained.

Earlier today, the Iraqi Prime Minister, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, met with Iranian President, Masoud Pezeshkian, at the Saadabad Palace.

They addressed the situation in Syria, along with efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen regional and international peace and security.

During a joint conference, Al-Sudani stated that the meeting with the Iranian president addressed a range of shared issues, including Iraq's energy and gas supply.

“In the coming days, ministerial-level meetings will be held between the two countries to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation and follow up on mutual projects, particularly in the railway and housing sectors,” he added.

During his visit, Al-Sudani also met with Iranian Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, to discuss bilateral relations, ways to enhance mutual cooperation, and support collaboration between the legislative bodies of both countries.

For his part, President Pezeshkian announced that “Iran and Iraq are aligned in emphasizing the importance of preserving Syria's territorial integrity and advocating for the withdrawal of Israeli forces.”

He mentioned that both countries share common concerns about developments in Syria, highlighting the possible resurgence of terrorist cells as a significant security threat to both Iraq and Iran.