[Iran] - Iranian, Iraqi FMs speak over phone

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
TEHRAN- Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian and Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein held phone talks late on Saturday,
evaluating the most recent situation in bilateral ties and exchanging views on local and international concerns
The sanctions-related actions were also talked about in consultation between the two parties.The leading Iraqi diplomat also welcomed Amir
Abdollahian to check out Baghdad.Iraq has strong cultural and religious relate to Iran
Additionally, the two countries share linguistic, ethnic, and historic affinities
Iraq and Iran also have 1,258 km land border and 351 km water border.Along with facing similar threats, Iran and Iraq likewise have shared
economic and security objectives.Given the many cultural and religious resemblances, enhancing connections in between the 2 states has
actually long been a concern for both governments.According to Tasnim, Foreign Minister Hussein likewise stated Iraq is seeking to bring the
views of Iran and other nations closer together.Iraq has actually so far held five rounds of talks between Iran Saudi Arabia
We seek to decrease the tension between Saudi and Iran through negotiations in Baghdad because the security of the region worries all of us
We are seeking to develop understanding between Iran and other nations, Tasnim quoted him as saying.He included, We are part of this
region and have strong ties with next-door neighbors
Our policy is based on creating a balance
The foreign minister also stated his nation is against use of the Iraqi soil for attack on other countries.Tehran has actually long been
grumbling that militant separatist Kurdish groups use northern Iraq for conceal and seek operations in west and northwestern Iran.