Iranian Leader's Aide Says Iraq Holds 'Special Place' for Iran
Ali Akbar Velayati, adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader on international affairs, told a visiting Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK) delegation that Tehran-Baghdad ties are enduring and mutually beneficial, according to Mehr News.
TEHRAN — The adviser to Iran's Supreme Leader on international affairs said Iraq occupies a special place in Iran's foreign policy, according to a report by Mehr News published on September 16.
During a meeting with a visiting delegation from Iraq's Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK), the adviser reportedly described the friendship between Tehran and Baghdad as "eternal" and a major asset for both nations, Mehr News reported.
The report did not provide additional details on the specific topics discussed during the meeting or identify the head of the PUK delegation by name.
Mehr News is a semi-official Iranian news agency. The report has not been independently verified by other outlets.
Sources
- Iraq holds special place for Iran: Leader's aide — Mehr News (Iran)
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