Armenia, Iraq highlight a shared commitment to regional stability as  a cornerstone for economic and political growth

ArmInfo.  On April 3, Sargis Khandanyan, Chairman of the NA Foreign Relations Committee, met with Muhammad Al-Sheikhli, Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy of  the Republic of Iraq in the Republic of Armenia.

As reported by the NA press service, welcoming the guest, Sargis  Khandanyan noted that the friendly relations between the peoples of  the two countries have always been a solid foundation for the  continued development of cooperation between Armenia and Iraq. He  emphasized the importance of developing and expanding interstate and  parliamentary relations between Armenia and Iraq. Expressing  gratitude for the warm welcome, Muhammad Al-Sheikhli noted the  "dynamic development" of bilateral relations, pointing to the  increasing number of signed agreements and Memorandums of  Understanding (MoUs) as evidence of a strengthening partnership. 

In light of the complex current geopolitical landscape, both parties  agreed that establishing lasting regional peace is not just a  diplomatic goal, but a "vital condition" for the prosperity of both  states. 

In the context of developing interparliamentary relations, the  importance of parliamentary friendship groups and reciprocal visits  was emphasized, as well as the intensification of programs aimed at  promoting interaction between the Armenian and Iraqi parliamentary  friendship groups.