Iraqi President Meets With Egyptian President In New York

BAGHDAD / NINA / Iraqi president, Fuad Masum discussed with the Egyptian president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in New York, in the presence of Iraqi Foreign Minister, Ibrahim al-Jaafari and Foreign Minister of Egypt Sameh Shoukry, the political situation in the region and security in Iraq. A statement by the Office of the President said, "During the meeting, the two sides discussed the political situation in the region and security in Iraq, stressing the importance of cooperation in various fields." For his part, President al-Sisi confirmed Egypt's full support to Iraq in the war against terrorism and its readiness to provide all forms of support Iraq needs to help it to get out victorious in this war. For his part, Masum appreciated Egypt's role in various issues, expressing the importance of the relationship between the two countries and the need to work together to develop them in areas of interest of the two countries and ensure the interests of the two peoples. The Iraqi president called for coordination between experts and security officials and agencies concerned with terrorism for the exchange of information and coordination of work in this area. / End