Greek Foreign Minister met with his Iraqi counterpart Minister by Dimitrios Karvountzis
In joint statements with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fouad Hussein, Dendias said that "Greece aims to promote peace and prosperity" and in this context organized the Friendship Forum with participation of seven countries. He reiterated that the Friendship Forum is not an alliance against anyone, but "an effort of multilateral cooperation, open to all countries that respect international law, support the consolidation of stability in the region."
As Mr. Dendias mentioned, Greece and Iraq have a lot in common. "They are both the cradles of ancient civilizations. "The historical presence of Alexander the Great alone is a unifying force," he noted. The two countries "are firmly committed to the values advocated by the United Nations, to full respect for international law, including the Law of the Sea." "They are committed to defending peace and stability in the region."
The Foreign Minister unequivocally condemned the terrorist acts against the civilian population in Baghdad on January 21 and expressed the full support of Greece to the government, as well as to the people of Iraq.
Finally, he thanked Iraq for its contribution in supporting the Greek positions in the various international organizations. "Greece, in the spirit of reciprocity, will continue to support Iraq, starting with the issues of Iraq in the EU."
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