Al-Halboosi discusses with the Korean Ambassador activation of parliamentary diplomacy with Seoul

The Parliament Speaker Mohammed al-Halboosi received, on Thursday, the Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Baghdad, Song Woong Yeob and his accompanying delegation.

The meeting reviewed the historical relations between the two countries, which span 30 years of close cooperation in various fields.

The two sides discussed exchanging visits, establishing joint economic relations and deepening diplomatic friendship between the two countries.

H.E. the Speaker stressed the need to activate parliamentary diplomatic relations between Iraq and Korea, saying that this is a priority of the parliament.

for his part, the Korean Ambassador stressed the keenness of his government to strengthen relations with Iraq in the fields of industry, investment, trade and cultural exchange and knowledge during the next phase.

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Media Office
Of the Parliament Speaker
Jan 17, 2019