The Deputy Prime Minister for Services, Laith Al-Khazali, and the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der Hagopian, emphasized the importance of enhancing Iraq's presence and safeguarding its national interests today, Tuesday.
The media office of the Deputy Prime Minister for Services stated in a statement received by the Video News Agency that "Deputy Prime Minister for Services, Laith Al-Khazali, received the Iraqi Ambassador to the United States, Krikor Der Hagopian, who extended congratulations on the occasion of assuming his new duties," wishing him "success in fulfilling his national responsibilities."
The statement added that "during the meeting, views were exchanged on a number of issues of national interest, and the importance of complementing efforts between governmental institutions and Iraqi diplomatic missions was emphasized, thereby enhancing Iraq's presence and safeguarding its national interests."