Saudi delegation visits Iraq

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi receives Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley and his accompanying delegation in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Nov. 8, 2020. (SPA)

A Saudi delegation, led by Saudi Minister of Environment, Water and Agriculture Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, meets senior Iraqi officials in Baghdad on Nov. 8, 2020. (SPA)

• The visit will prepare the ground for a future meeting between the crown prince and the Iraqi prime minister
• The visit is also in preparations for the upcoming 4th Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council session

RIYADH: A delegation led by the Saudi Arabia’s industry and agriculture ministers visited Iraq on Sunday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The delegation was headed by Abdulrahman Al-Fadley, who is minister of environment, water and agriculture. He met Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi and Parliament Speaker Mohammed Al-Halbousi.
Their meetings focused on strengthening bilateral relations in various fields.
Al-Fadley conveyed the greetings of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his meeting with Al-Kadhimi, while the Iraqi prime minister conveyed his country’s greetings and appreciation to the king, crown prince, the Saudi government and people.
They discussed issues of common interest and concern, regional security and stability and the latest regional and international developments.
Committee meetings of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council will also be held to discuss progress on issues and activities and the most prominent achievements and agreements in the fields of politics and economics.
The visit will prepare the ground for a future meeting between the crown prince and the Iraqi prime minister.
The Saudi delegation also included Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, Minister of Transport Saleh bin Nasser Al-Jasser, governor of the Saudi Arabian Monetary Agency, Ahmed Al-Kholifey, along with companies from various sectors.