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Belarus ready to help rebuild Iraq economy

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MINSK, 11 September (BelTA) – Belarusian Minister of Foreign Affairs Vladimir Makei met with Senior Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iraq Nizar Issa Abdul-Hadi Al-Khairalla, who is in Belarus on a working trip, the press service of the Belarusian Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BelTA.

The sides exchanged opinions about topical items on the international agenda and the situation in the Middle East. Vladimir Makei underlined Belarus’ commitment to principles of international law and the importance of promoting peaceful initiatives and a political dialogue for the sake of stabilizing the situation and restoring peace in the region.

The sides discussed the state and prospects of Belarus-Iraq relations and spoke in favor of expanding interaction on all matters of mutual interest. The available potential for advancing trade and economic cooperation was noted. Vladimir Makei stressed Belarus is ready to participate in government programs of Iraq to restore economy and infrastructure. Belarus is ready to supply vehicles, machines, equipment, and technologies for this purpose.

The Iraqi side mentioned interest in further cooperation with Belarus in the spheres of education, healthcare, and tourism.

The sides agreed that tighter cooperation between the relevant government agencies and representatives of the private sector could give a strong impulse to the advancement of economic ties.

Vladimir Makei and Nizar Issa Abdul-Hadi Al-Khairalla confirmed the intention to bolster the comprehensive dialogue between the two friendly countries.

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