Iran’s Speaker calls foreign troop withdrawal from Iraq “essential step”
Shafaq News- Baghdad
The withdrawal of foreign forces from Iraq is “a very important and essential step,” Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Friday.
Speaking at a press conference at the end of a three-day visit to Iraq by an Iranian parliamentary delegation, Ghalibaf affirmed that “Iran supports any agreement reached by Iraqi factions and officials within the framework of their constitution while preserving their independence, sovereignty and governance.”
Earlier, Ghalibaf said Iraqi "resistance" —the Iran-aligned armed factions—had become a key source of national strength and that its influence extended beyond Iraq's borders.
He characterized his talks with senior Iraqi officials as “friendly and brotherly,” stressing that “we never interfere in Iraq’s internal affairs.”
Ghalibaf described the visit as “successful and productive” across economic, social, cultural, political, and security fields, particularly given the “sensitive circumstances” the region is currently facing.
The Iranian official also said discussions had covered economic issues and that a meeting would be held within the next two weeks. A delegation from the chamber of commerce, along with Iraqi counterparts, will travel to Tehran to develop a comprehensive and practical action plan for economic cooperation across various sectors.
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