UAE, Iraq discuss methods to counter extremism and terrorism

UAE and Iraq have discussed methods of countering extremism and terrorism, in addition to a number of issues of mutual concern during a meeting in Baghdad. 

Emirates News Agency today said first meeting of the UAE-Iraq Political Consultative Committee was held at the level of senior officials of the foreign ministries of both countries. During the meeting the two sides discussed bilateral relations and means of strengthening and developing them. 

Khalifa Shaheen Al-Marar, Assistant Foreign



Minister for Political Affairs, who chaired the UAE side, stressed the importance of this round of consultations to enhance aspects of joint cooperation between the two countries.

Al-Marar and Nizar Issa Al-Khairallah, Under-secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq, exchanged views and political stance towards the latest regional and global developments. The two sides agreed to hold a second meeting of political consultations at a date to be agreed upon later.