Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf says Iran and Iraq are determined to continue their support for the Resistance Front.

Qalibaf made the remark on Monday in a joint press conference with Iraqi Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani, who is in Tehran on his first foreign visit since taking office late in October 2024.

“We are looking to enhance political and economic relations, which will be instrumental in establishing regional peace and stability among Arab and non-Arab Muslim countries.”

The Iranian official said the two nations, parliaments and governments are working closely to improve regional and international cooperation.

The top Iranian parliamentarian hailed his country’s “very deep” relations with Iraq in religious, cultural, social, political, economic, security and defense sectors.

Qalibaf noted that both Tehran and Baghdad placed a premium on increasing parliamentary relations with the purpose of boosting economic cooperation.

He urged the Iranian and Iraqi parliaments to prepare the ground for implementing the agreements signed during President Abdul Latif Rashid’s visit to Tehran in May.

Iraq always stands by Iran: Mashhadani

Mashhadani said he discussed a variety of issues with his Iranian counterpart in border, water, roads, security and border areas as well as armed terrorist groups.

Pointing to the latest developments in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, the Iraqi parliament speaker said his country believes that no one should be allowed to disrupt regional security and stability.

The entire region needs security and stability, the Iraqi official stated. Baghdad hopes to witness the continuous flourishing of its relations with Tehran, he added.

The Iraqi official said Iran and Iraq have a common and clear stance on regional developments, including the issue of Palestine.

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