Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister (PM) and Foreign Minister (FM), Fuad Hussein discussed with Malian Minister of Foreign Affairs Abdullah Diop, bilateral relations and prospects for joint cooperation between both countries.
The meeting came, on the sidelines of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
The two sides reviewed their views on the current situation in Mali.
In this regard, Diop stressed his country's endeavor to benefit from the expertise that Iraq possesses in the field of combating terrorism, protecting borders, and neutralizing terrorist groups.
For his part, Iraqi FM stressed his country's keenness to develop its relations with the countries of the African continent in the next stage.
Believing in the growing role of the countries of this continent on the international scene, he presented a proposal regarding signing a memorandum of understanding with the Republic of Mali in several fields.
He pointed out to the importance of establishing a joint committee to determine priorities and discuss ways of joint cooperation in several fields to serve the interests of both countries.
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