In a recent show of solidified relations, Iraqi President delivered a heartfelt congratulatory message to the Iranian nation and its leader on the revered occasion of Eid al-Adha. This message, reverberating with warm regards and shared sentiments, also contained a poignant expression of sorrow over the untimely demise of former Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi and his companions in a tragic helicopter crash last month.
In the course of this telephone interaction, the Iraqi President emphasized and reaffirmed the unwavering commitment of the Iraqi government towards strengthening collaboration with Iran across all sectors. Moreover, a special focus was placed on the absolute necessity for deepening economic relations in order to meet the mutual interests that span both nations.
In response to this overflow of earnest support from the Iraqi government and its people, Mokhber, the acting president of Iran, expressed heartfelt gratitude. He distinctly highlighted the solidarity that has emerged after the martyrdom of President Raisi and his companions.
The late president Ebrahim Raisi had planned to visit Iraq and Mokhber pointed out the potentially game-changing nature of this proposed visit on the bilateral relations between the two countries. Further, he expressed his conviction that fortified economic ties between Iran and Iraq could act as a powerful catalyst in promoting their political ties as well.
In conclusion, the acting president of Iran lauded Iraq for its steadfast and dignified stance on varied regional and international issues. Accompanied by a particularly significant nod to Iraq’s position against the Israeli aggression on the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, this praise exhibits the close-knit relations and mutual understanding that characterizes the Iran-Iraq partnership.