Iranian Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani and the Iraqi Parliament Speaker Salim al-Jabouri discussed a range of issues at their meeting, particularly ways to counter the terrorism and the development of economic cooperation between the two countries.
"Iraq’s territorial integrity has always been important for us and we respect and regard it as an important principle for the stability of the region," Larijani said at a joint press conference.
He added that the Iranian government and nation have always stood by Iraq, particularly in recent years when the country has been facing a difficult situation.
The Iraqi parliament speaker, for his part, said the Middle East is facing a security crisis, including acts of terror by the Daesh terrorist group and other militants and called on Iraq’s friend and neighboring countries to support the country to solve the problem.
Jabouri added that Iran stands by Iraq and helps the country in its battle against Daesh terrorists, Press-TV reports.
