Al-Mashhadani: Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle
Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani affirmed on Thursday that Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle.
The Speaker's media office said in a statement received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA): "Parliament Speaker Mahmoud al-Mashhadani met in his official office with the Turkish Deputy Foreign Minister Nuh Yilmaz, accompanied by the Turkish Ambassador to Baghdad, Anil Bora Inan, and a number of members of the Turkish diplomatic delegation."
The statement added that "during the meeting, the depth of the historical relations between Iraq and Turkey was discussed, as well as the strong ties that unite the two countries based on geographical proximity, cultural affinity, historical bonds, and shared religious and social values."
According to the statement, the two sides emphasized "the importance of strengthening and developing these relations in various political, economic, and social fields, in a way that serves the interests of the two peoples and achieves development and stability in the region." The statement continued, "The meeting discussed developments on the regional scene, most notably the deteriorating humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip. Al-Mashhadani called for an immediate end to the unjust war against civilians, including women, children, and the elderly, stressing that Iraq stands with the Palestinian people in their legitimate struggle to achieve their rights."
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