Al-Maliki affirms Iraq’s support for Somalia and its keenness on its stability, progress and prosperity

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Head of the State of Law Coalition, Nouri al-Maliki, affirmed Iraq's support for Somalia and its keenness on its stability, progress and prosperity. The media office of the State of Law Coalition stated: "Al-Maliki met in his office today with the Prime Minister of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre." The meeting discussed bilateral relations and cooperation between the two brotherly countries in various fields, especially the agricultural sector and other economic aspects. The head of the State of Law Coalition pointed to the depth of the fraternal relations between the two countries and the endeavor to advance them towards deeper and more comprehensive horizons, in a way that serves the common interests, goals and aspirations, stressing Iraq's support for Somalia in all fields and its keenness on its stability, progress and prosperity. , expressing his hope in the ability of the Somali leadership to establish the foundations of security and stability to enable it to rebuild the state. For his part, Barre expressed his great appreciation for the role and positive positions exerted by Iraq and the government of Nouri al-Maliki towards Somalia in order to rebuild the institutions of the Somali state, stressing his country's desire to enhance cooperation between the two countries in various fields. Source: National Iraqi News Agency