The President of the Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, met, at the Baghdad Palace, the Vice President of the World Bank for the Middle East and North Africa, Farid Belhaj, and his accompanying delegation.

In a statement, the President stressed "the importance of the existing relations between Iraq and the World Bank, and the need to work to strengthen and develop them in order to develop the Iraqi economy," noting that Iraq is a founding member of international organizations and associations, pointing out "the importance of Iraq having an appropriate representation in these organizations."

The President of the Republic indicated "the importance of supporting Iraq's efforts to improve its environmental situation and rehabilitate the infrastructure in the fields of health and education, in addition to developing services and rebuilding Iraq after the victory over ISIS and continuing to defeat its terrorist remnants."

He referred to "Iraq's efforts, in cooperation with neighboring countries, to completely eradicate terrorism and get rid of the phenomenon of drug trafficking, as it poses a threat to everyone."

For his part, World Bank Vice President for the Middle East and North Africa, Farid Belhaj, "expressed his happiness to visit Baghdad and meet the President of the Republic."

He stressed, "The World Bank has distinguished relations with Iraq, as it is one of the founding countries, referring to the bank's efforts to provide support to it."

Source: National Iraqi News Agency