April 27, 2010 VP meets Japanese ambassador
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: Iraqi Vice President Adel Abdulmahdi discussed on Tuesday with Japanese ambassador in Baghdad ways of boosting bilateral relations, according to an official statement.
“The meeting tackled boosting Iraqi-Japanese ties in economic and investment fields,” said the statement received by Aswat al-Iraq news agency.
“The two discussed also the latest political developments in the country and the ongoing talks to form the new government,” it added.
Abdulmahdi stressed that the democratic experience in Iraq realizes progress despite problems and difficulties, noting that Iraq seeks to have excellent and developed ties with regional countries and the international community.
For his part, the Japanese diplomat underlined his country’s continued support to the political process in Iraq, pointing out that the Japanese government works to foster cooperation and friendship relations with Baghdad in different fields, mainly the economic one.
SH (P)
