NEW YORK: Iraq and Pakistan on Friday agreed to further deepen and broaden the scope of the current bilateral relations and exploit the potential of enhancing mutually beneficial cooperation between the two nations.
The bilateral relations were discussed in a meeting between Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammad Shia’ Al Sudani on the sidelines of 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.
Pakistan-Iraq Ties
The PM also lauded the cordial relations between the two brotherly nations, reinforced by strong cultural, historical, and religious affinities. He also lauded the excellent arrangements made by Iraq’s government for the Pakistani pilgrims.
The two sides also exchanged views on regional and global issues of mutual interest. The two sides noted with grave concern the current Israeli carnage on the Gaza Strip and the ensuing humanitarian disaster.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reiterated Islamabad’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and holding Israel answerable for the Gaza genocide.
Underscoring the commonality of views on global issues, both the leaders expressed resolve to reinforce the global efforts both at the UN and OIC platforms for immediate truce in the Gaza Strip, unimpeded supply of humanitarian help to Palestinian brethren.
