During his visit, the president will hold meetings with Iraqi leaders and review overall bilateral relations.
President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to the Republic of Iraq from December 20 to 24 at the invitation of the Iraqi president, Associated Press of Pakistan reported.
The visit highlights the long-standing fraternal relations between Pakistan and Iraq, rooted in shared bonds of faith, culture and mutual respect, said a press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
During his visit, the President will hold high-level meetings with Iraqi leaders to review overall bilateral relations and explore ways to further strengthen cooperation in key areas of mutual interest, including trade and investment, energy, reconstruction, labor, technology, education and people-to-people exchanges.
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Discussions will also focus on regional and international developments, as well as cooperation in multilateral forums.
The visit is expected to strengthen the traditionally warm and cordial ties between the two countries, identify new avenues of partnership and strengthen people-to-people ties, especially in the context of religious tourism and economic collaboration.
The official visit reflects Pakistan’s continued engagement with Iraq and its commitment to fostering a strategic, forward-looking and results-oriented partnership that contributes to Iraq’s stability and development, as well as regional peace and prosperity.
