The Iraqi prime minister, Ali al Zaidi, met this Wednesday in Damascus with the president of Syria, Ahmed al Shara, during his official visit to the country, to address bilateral cooperation in the areas of security, economy and trade.
During the meeting held at the People's Palace in the Syrian capital, both leaders "talked about how to strengthen relations between the two brotherly countries and develop cooperation in security, economy and trade," according to the Syrian Presidency.
Likewise, Al Zaidi and Al Shara discussed the regional and international situation "and various matters of common interest," with the aim of "promoting mutual interests and contributing to the consolidation of security and stability in the region".
At the meeting, on the Syrian side, the ministers of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Justice, Energy and Finance participated, while from Iraq their counterparts in Economic Affairs, Foreign Affairs, Finance, Oil and Justice attended.