Bahrain, Iraq hold talks

Manama

 Bahrain stressed its keenness on Iraq’s security, stability, national unity and territorial integrity. Council of Representatives Speaker Ahmed bin Ibrahim Al-Mulla voiced the stance as he held an official session of talks with Iraqi Parliament President Dr. Salim al-Jabouri here yesterday.

The two sides strongly condemned the acts of terrorism and  reiterated the importance of combating them. Al-Mulla expressed the hope that Iraq could root out the scourge of terrorism and thwart all attempts to subvert its security and national unity.

 Dr. al-Jabouri also rejected attempts to subvert Bahrain’s security, sovereignty and independence, slamming any external interference from any state or group in the Kingdom’s internal affairs under any pretext or cause.

He mentioned Bahrain’s ability to play a fundamental role at this critical period of the Arab history. The two sides discussed joint cooperation as well as regional challenges. They announced the establishment of a joint parliamentary friendship committee during the discussion.

 Al-Mulla pointed out the need to put an end to the acts of certain Iraqi figures who defame Bahrain and compromise relations bonding the two countries.

 He cited key milestones, which marked the era of HM the King, stressing particularly the National Action Charter, which was endorsed by a sweeping 98.4 per cent of the votes, the bicameral system and other authorities.