Iraqi deputy premier in Moscow

Iraqi Deputy Premier Tareq Aziz has announced that his visit to Russia aims at taking part in the works of the deliberations of the World Council Forum of former foreign ministers due to be held there on Wednesday.

AFP quoted Aziz as saying on Monday in a predeparture statement in Baghdad that the forum will discuss several international and regional matters as well as on exchanging views over international and regional issues taking place in the world, environmental matters and disputes.

The agency added that Aziz will meet during his presence in Moscow with several Russian officials in order to discuss bilateral relations and current issues of mutual concern.