President Rouhani: Iran ready to help to Iraq's reconstruction

'The Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to contribute without sparing any efforts to the restoration and development process of Iraq, and to stand behind the Iraqi nation and government,” President Rouhani said.

The Iranian president also sressed the significance of maintaining Iraq’s territorial integrity and independence, and said, 'Boosting security and stability in Iraq is a source of happiness for Iranian nation and government, as the Islamic Republic deems Iraq’s security in line with the security of its own as well as the entire region.'

President Rouhani also lauded Iraqi government’s measures with regard to Kurdistan region’s move for separation, and said, 'Countering terrorism and any separatist policies that could undermine Iraq’s unity and territorial integrity need to be continued while Tehran wishes for a strong central government in Iraq.'

Al-Abadi, for his part, underscored Iraqi nation’s resolve to stand steadfastly against all plots aimed at undermining the unity and territorial integrity of the country.

'Conflicts and tensions in the region give way to foreign intervention in regional countries’ affairs,” the Iraqi prime minister said, and called for collective cooperation in line with settling disputes among countries in the region.

Al-Abadi also showed willingness to expand cooperation with Iran in line with the two countries’ interests and the region’s stability and security.

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