Iraq’s new ambassador hands copy of credentials to Armenia’s FM

YEREVAN. – Iraq’s newly appointed Ambassador to Armenia, Ghazi Taher Khaled, on Thursday presented the copy of his credentials to Foreign Minister Edward Nalbandian.

Congratulating the ambassador on his appointment, Nalbandian wished him success and expressed a hope that the ambassador will contribute to the further strengthening of relations between Armenia and Iraq, the Armenian MFA press service informs. The FM also stressed that the high-level mutual visits and the reopening of one another’s embassies have given new impetus to Armenian-Iraqi ties.

In his turn, Ambassador Khaled assured that he will do his utmost to develop bilateral cooperation. He added that Iraq underscores the need to deepen interaction with Armenia, and pointed to the Iraqi-Armenian community’s contribution to prosperity in the country.

Edward Nalbandian and Ghazi Taher Khaled reflected on the developments taking place in the Middle East, and the steps toward ensuring stability and security in Iraq.