BAGHDAD, Jun 5 (APP): Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday expressed the hope that bilateral cooperation between Pakistan and Iraq would strengthen in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foreign minister, addressing a joint press stakeout with his Iraqi counterpart Dr. Fuad Hussein said that both the countries enjoyed decades-old ties and they always supported each other in the hour of need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The foreign minister, who arrived here on a three-day visit from Jordan, on the second leg of two-nation tour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is undertaking his maiden visit to Iraq at the invitation of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr. Fuad Hussein.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bilawal told the media that every year, a huge number of Pakistani pilgrims visit Iraq to pay respects at shrines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Earlier, both the foreign ministers held a meeting and discussed matters to boost bilateral ties between their countries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During the meeting, the two sides agreed to enhance relations between Pakistan and Iraq in diverse and multidimensional areas including diplomatic ties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
During his stay in Iraq, Bilawal will hold meetings with the political leadership of the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He will lay the foundation-stone of the Pakistan embassy besides visiting Ziaraat.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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