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The President of the Republic Mr Nicos Christodoulides received today, at the Presidential Palace, the President of Iraq, Dr Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, who is on an official visit to Cyprus.
During the official reception ceremony, a military contingent paid tribute, while the national anthems of the two countries were played and then the President of Iraq laid a wreath at the statue of the National Lord Makarios III.
A private meeting between the two Presidents followed, during which the President of the Republic, welcoming his Iraqi counterpart, said, among other things, that "This is a historic visit, since it is the first visit of the President of Iraq to Cyprus".
He added that during the talks with their delegations they will discuss issues related to bilateral relations, such as the economy, investment, security, anti-terrorism and issues related to the cooperation of the two countries in international forums.
He pointed out that as the European Union (EU) member state in the region, Cyprus is in favour of strengthening the EU's relations with Iraq, noting also, addressing the President of Iraq, that "Your visit to Cyprus sends a message of your commitment to strengthening the cooperation between our two countries".
For his part, the Iraqi President said, inter alia, that Iraq is in a very good situation, enjoying security and stability and strengthening its relations with other countries, adding that it is linked to Cyprus by a common culture and common interests.
Finally, the President of Iraq extended an invitation to President Christodoulides to visit Baghdad, an invitation which was accepted.
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