Sergei Shoigu to meet with Iraq's top leadership

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu has arrived in Baghdad on a working visit, during which he will hold meetings with Iraq’s top political and military leadership, the press service of the Security Council reported.

"During the upcoming meetings, the Russian side is expected to convey its intention to further strengthen and expand cooperation in the security area," the statement reads.

Moreover, regional issues will be discussed at the talks in Baghdad in addition to current aspects of Russian-Iraqi bilateral cooperation, TASS reported.