Iraqi President Barham Salih called on Wednesday for establishing strategic partnership between Baghdad and the Arab Gulf.
“Iraq is looking forward to more cooperation with the Gulf Cooperation Council because of its importance in the Arab, regional and Islamic world,” he said while receiving in Baghdad GCC Secretary General Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani.
He also urged the GCC members to prioritize “dialogue and understanding to bolster peace in the Gulf and steer it clear of conflicts and wars.”
“The security, political and economic circumstances the region is going through demand of us all to coordinate efforts, bolster cooperation and bridge divides in order to achieve stability and prosperity for the people,” he continued.
Moreover, Salih called for overcoming the Iraq-Gulf disputes of the past that were caused by “reckless policies adopted by the former regime.”