Pakistan, Iraq discuss strengthening ties as Bilawal visits Baghdad
Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties, with Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and his Iraqi counterpart and Deputy Prime Minister Fuad Hussein meeting in Baghdad in this regard on Monday.
The foreign ministers of both countries signed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) during the meeting. One to “enhance cultural cooperation” and another to abolish visa requirements for diplomatic and official passports.
Pakistan maintains deep fraternal relations with Iraq, said Bilawal. Both parties exchanged views on different aspects of diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iraq, according to Radio Pakistan.
According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Twitter account, Bilawal reached Iraq on June 5 and is to stay till June 7, 2023.
The ministry further tweeted that Bilawal and Hussein chaired a press conference reaffirming the commitment of both countries toward improving bilateral relations.
Bilawal also called on Iraqi President Dr Abdul Latif Jamal and similar sentiments were exchanged.