Baghdad, Iraqi President, Abdul Latif Rashid, attached great importance to enhancing bilateral brotherly ties with Syria, along with encouraging investment opportunities and launching joint projects in all fields for mutual benefits. That came when President Abdul Lateef received Tourism Minister, Muhammad Rami Martini. Our culture and destiny are one, as the two countries have suffered joint challenges especially in the area of combatting terrorism. Martini, in turn, described the bilateral ties as deeply rooted, highlighting the need to strengthen them in the sectors of tourism , culture and exchanging expertise. Source: Syrian Arab News Agency