Sisi affirms Egypt’s full support for Iraq

Cairo, The Gulf Observer: Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi made a phone call with Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih, on Monday, following the escalations among the conflicting parties in Iraq and led to inciting violence and killing 12 people of protester and injuring 270 others.

President Sisi expressed Egypt’s full support for Iraq, stressing the need to adhere dialogue and understanding to raise Iraq’s national interest above any consideration.

President Sisi affirmed Egypt’s readiness alongside the Arab countries to contribute to any joint effort to end any escalation and confrontations.

President Barham Salih expressed his sincere appreciation to the President for Egypt’s continued support for Iraq, praising the distinguished relations between the two sides and the historical ties that unite the two countries and peoples.

Also, President Sisi spoke over the phone with Iraq’s Prime Minister, Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.