El-Sisi Holds Phone Call with Iraqi PM

Today, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held a phone call with Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.
El-Sisi congratulated Mr. Mustafa Al-Kadhimi for his success in gaining the confidence of the Iraqi parliament and forming the government. His Excellency confirmed Egypt's firm support for the security and stability of brotherly Iraq and it affirmed its pride in the close and historical fraternal ties that link Egypt and Iraq.
For his part, the Iraqi Prime Minister expressed his gratitude for congratulating the President, praising the depth and strength of the strategic relations between Egypt and Iraq. He affirmed keenness to strengthen the frameworks of bilateral joint cooperation in various fields and appreciation for the Egyptian efforts in support of the Iraqi issue. He also praised the vital Egyptian role in strengthening the mechanisms of joint Arab action in facing the current crises and challenges in the region.