Iraq determined to work together with Russia in opposing terrorism - PM
MOSCOW. May 21 (Interfax) - Iraq highly values relations with Russia and counts on its assistance in opposing terrorism, Iraqi Prime Minister Haydar al-Abadi said.
"We highly value relations with Russia and consider them promising, and I think our visit directly proves this. We have arrived in Russia despite recommendations by some forces to cancel this trip," al-Abadi said at a meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev on Thursday.
Iraq is determined to develop relations with Russia in all areas, "including military-technological and economic cooperation and interaction in the oil and gas sector," he said.
The two countries should also cooperate in combating terrorism, he said.
"We understand that not only Iraq but also the neighboring countries are exposed to the threat of terrorism. This phenomenon is evolving and assuming a new shape, and we perfectly understand that all this will require more attention from Russia, and we expect to work together more actively in this area," al-Abadi said.
