Syria to have an ambassador in Iraq

Syria's Vice President Farouq al-Sharaa has informed Leader of Sadrist movement in Iraq, Muqtada al-Sadr, Syria's decision to reestablish diplomatic relations with Iraq and exchanging diplomatic representation on level of ambassadors after forming the new Iraqi government.

During his meeting with al-Sadr and an accompanying delegation on Monday, Sharaa expressed Syria's hope that this step would be a starting point for pushing the march of developing and enhancing the bilateral relations in all fields forward.

Talks also dealt with developments of the situation on the Iraqi arena, and latest developments that escorted the political process in the different Iraqi areas and their impact on security situation.

The significance of improving the bilateral relations between the two states in a way that meets joint interest were discussed during the meeting.

The Syrian-Iraqi relations will be improved in the forthcoming stage in serving interests of both states, al-Sadr told reporters following his meeting with Sharaa.

Reestablishing the bilateral relations was axis of the talks with Sharaa and this would enhance cooperation and integration between Syria and Iraq, al-Sadr added, stressing necessity of ending the occupation of Iraq. He pointed out to both sides joint endeavors and cooperation to improve the bilateral relations.