Iran President says nothing can sever deep-rooted Iran-Iraq bonds

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Wednesday that nothing can sever the deep-rooted bonds between Iran and Iraq. He made the remarks while receiving the credentials of Iraq's new ambassador to Tehran, Yasser Abdul-Zahra Al-Hajjaj.

Pezeshkian described Iran-Iraq relations as extending far beyond ordinary neighborly ties, highlighting shared interests, aspirations, and a common destiny. He stressed that the two countries' partnership is unique and enduring. The president also pointed to the vast human, natural, and economic potential of the region and the broader Islamic world, emphasizing that greater cooperation among regional countries, particularly Muslim nations, could pave the way for lasting peace, security, prosperity, and sustainable development.

Reiterating Iran's commitment to expanding cooperation with Iraq and other regional countries, Pezeshkian mentioned various fields including economic, trade, scientific, technological, cultural, political, and people-to-people exchanges. He said stronger collaboration could serve as a successful model of regional integration and cooperation among Islamic countries.

Referring to the large public participation in the funeral ceremonies of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iraq, the president described the event as a clear manifestation of the profound emotional, religious, and cultural bonds between the two nations. He noted that the unprecedented turnout surprised many foreign observers and underscored the valuable social capital shared by Iran and Iraq.

Pezeshkian expressed hope that the new Iraqi ambassador would help further deepen bilateral relations and create new opportunities for cooperation. In response, Ambassador Al-Hajjaj described Tehran-Baghdad relations as strategic, deeply rooted, and built on mutual trust. He announced the upcoming visit of Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali Falih Kadhim al-Zaidi and a high-ranking delegation to Tehran, which he said would provide an important opportunity to expand economic, political, cultural, and broader bilateral cooperation.

According to Mehr News, the meeting highlighted the strong ties between the two nations and their commitment to enhancing collaboration.