Jalili: Stability, economic blossoming are Iraqis' right

23 October 2008

Tehran-Secretary of Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Saeed Jalili in a meeting with Kurdistan Regional Government President Massoud Barzani said establishment of stability and economic blossoming is the right of Iraqi oppressed nation.

In the meeting here Wednesday, Jalili, by referring to the historical and cultural deep roots between the two countries, said developing relations between Iran and Iraq in all fields is necessary and vital for both of them.

Jalili called presence of occupiers in Iraq as a main factor for insecurity there and by referring to the extortion of a number of powers said, "Wisdom of leaders and active participation of Iraqis in such a sensitive and historical period of time guarantees independence, honor and future progress for the country."

He also evaluated expansion of cooperation between Iran and Iraq as a ground for stability in the region and prosperity for both nations.

President of Kurdish Regional Government Massoud Barzani by presenting a report on situation in the region, appreciated Iran's help for Iraqi people in different periods of history, either before or after downfall of Saddam Hussein's regime.