Egyptian Foreign Minister held on Wednesday a meeting with Iraqi President Fuad Masum to discuss means of boosting bilateral relations.
The meeting was attended by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al Abadi and Foreign Minister Ibrahim al Jaafari.
Speaking at a press conference with Jaafari, Shoukry said he discussed with the Iraqi officials preparations to hold a join committee at the level of prime ministers of the two countries.
He further conveyed President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi congratulation to the Iraqi people on the successful liberation of Mosul from Daesh militants.
The top Egyptian diplomat also stressed the importance of maintaining the Middle East region and promoting join Arab action.
Egypt and Iraq see eye to eye on all regional issues, he said.
Jaafari, for his part, said his country is looking forward to solving the current crisis between Qatar and Arab countries. (MORE)
Source: Mena