Armenian, Iraqi presidents discuss boosting ties

Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has met with his Iraqi counterpart Abdul Latif Rashid during a visit to France.

Khachaturyan’s office said the presidents discussed the Armenian-Iraqi bilateral relationship. 

The sides highlighted the need for deepening political dialogue and cooperation, the presidential office said in a readout. 

The presidents discussed regional developments, issues pertaining to peace and stability, stressing the importance of developing effective partnership and mutual trust.

President Khachaturyan and his Iraqi counterpart attached importance to the expansion of bilateral economic partnership, especially in trade and investments and other areas of mutual interest. In this context the need for launching direct flights between Yerevan and Baghdad was underscored as an important tool for boosting political, economic and tourism ties.

The presidents also discussed the possibilities for intensifying the work of the intergovernmental commissions to promote cooperation and develop practical grounds for implementing new initiatives.

The COP17, to be held in Armenia next year, was also discussed.