The agreement was signed in Tehran on Sunday by Iran’s Deputy Minister of Security Law Enforcement, Ali Akbar Porjamsidian, and Iraqi Border Ports Director, Omar Al Wayelli.
Prior to the signing, Home Minister Escandar Momeni met with Al Wayeri, expressing his satisfaction with the bilateral ties and emphasized that more efforts are needed to strengthen cooperation on security and economic issues.
Iraqi officials on his side emphasized economic and security cooperation and welcomed the entry of Iranian goods to be re-exported to neighboring countries. Al-Waeli added that the new framework will organize joint border controls and allow for electronic information exchange between the two states.
Iraqi officials also praised Iran’s role in promoting the annual Aaaain pilgrimage.
Al Wayel pointed out that Prime Minister Mohammed Shea Al Sudani has given “clear instructions” to deepen relations with Iran at all levels.
MNA/IRN