YEREVAN, JANUARY 26, ARMENPRESS.  Regular session of Armenia-Iraq inter-governmental commission kicked off in Baghdad on January 26. The session was co-chaired by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia, Armen Yeritsyan and Agriculture Minister of Iraq Falah  Zeidan.  The Armenian delegation is comprised of representatives of Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Energy, Health, Economy, and Agriculture.  Economic and humanitarian cooperation issues are included in the agenda of the session.

During the session the sides particularly underlined the activation of cooperation in different spheres and particularly the significant growth in trade and economic relations between Armenia and Iraq during the recent years. The working groups discussed issues of deepening cooperation and finding new ways.

As “Armenpress” was informed from the Department of Press, Information and Public Relations of MFA Armenia, in the sidelines of the visit Minister Yeritsyan met with the President of Iraq Fuad Masum and conveyed the greetings and best wishes of the President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan to the friendly people of Iraq. The Minister stated that the people of Armenia and Iraq share a lot of historical common aspects, lived side by side for centuries in the same environment and the Armenian authorities are committed to reinforce the friendship and foster bilateral cooperation by all means.

The importance of establishing direct flights and parallel to it, developing land routes, as well as expansion of interaction of business representatives were emphasized.

President Masum conveyed greetings and best wishes to the Armenian President and people. He clearly highlighted the presence of Armenians in Iraq and their contribution in the development of the country. The President mentioned that the Armenian presence in Iraq has a history of centuries and Armenian trace can be found in many regions of the country, and the issues of concern for the Armenian community are always under the attention of the authorities.

Minister of Territorial Administration and Emergency Situations of the Republic of Armenia expressed special gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their assistance rendered to the Armenian community.