Petra News Agency
Sunday, August 6, 2006
Prime Minister Receives Iraqi Official
Amman, Aug. 6 (Petra)-- Prime Minister Marouf Bakhit on Sunday received Iraqi Minister of Planning Abdullah Baban and discussed with him means of enhancing the bilateral relations in the various fields and following up the issues that were discussed during the visit of the Iraqi premier to Amman recently.
Bakhit praised the distinguished relations that Jordan and Iraq are enjoying, stressing the importance of increasing the value of trade and economy cooperation for the interest of both nations.
For his part, Baban praised the results of Iraqi Prime Minister's visit to Amman and the fraternal atmosphere that prevailed in the meetings of the two sides.