Iraqi Defense Minister Arrives To Moscow

BAGHDAD / NINA / Acting Iraqi Defense Minister, Saadoun al-Dulaimi arrived to the Russian capital Moscow, carrying a message from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to Russian President, Vladimir Putin related to the development of bilateral relations. The Defense Ministry said in a statement today: "Acting Minister of Defense, Dr. Saadoun al-Dulaimi arrived in the Russian capital Moscow, carrying a message from Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki to the President of the Federal Republic of Russia, Vladimir Putin related to the development of relations between the two countries and the development of security and political situation in Iraq and the region in general. The statement added that "al-Dulaimi also will meet with Russian Defense Minister to discuss the prospects of accelerating supplement Iraqi armed forces with advanced Russian weapons and military systems. / End