Iraqi president, Azerbaijani FM mull ways to deepen co-op

Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid has received Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov during his official visit to Baghdad, Report informs referring to the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry.

The parties expressed satisfaction with the current level of friendship and cooperation between Azerbaijan and Iraq, exchanged views on the development of bilateral relations, in particular in such areas as trade, investment, energy and tourism.

Particular attention was paid to strengthening cooperation within multilateral platforms such as the UN, the Non-Aligned Movement, the OIC and the CICA.

Minister Bayramov briefed the Iraqi president on the post-conflict situation in the South Caucasus region and Azerbaijan's efforts to restore the liberated territories and achieve sustainable peace with Armenia.

The sides also confirmed the importance of deepening partnership based on mutual respect and common interests.