Abadi in Riyadh Wednesday
To discuss political and security crises in the region
Rawezh Muhamad
06/12/2017 - 13:17
Expected to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi begins an official visit to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, where he will meet Saudi King Alathl Salman bin Abdul Aziz.
According to the diplomat, a Saudi source told, I followed (Basenyoz), "the repercussions of the crisis between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Bahrain on the one hand, and Qatar on the other hand, in addition to the situation on the Iraqi and Syrian arenas, and strengthen bilateral relations through the establishment of a joint coordination council and to secure the border between the two countries after the collapse of the organization Daesh in Mosul will top Abadi talks with Saudi officials. "
The source added that the "positive atmosphere began to dominate relations between the two countries since the visit of Saudi Foreign Minister Adel al-Jubeir to Iraq in late February, and his meeting Balebadi and senior Iraqi officials, followed by a visit by the Saudi Energy Minister Khaled al-Faleh late May / May last to Baghdad, during which he discussed with Iraqi government officials the situation in the oil market and the extension of an agreement to cut production. "
The source revealed "a willingness on both sides to cooperate in a" clear and obvious "with regard to my Iran and terrorism in the region in order to reach several understandings to face all the challenges facing the two sides."