Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand had a telephone conversation with Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein on Friday. During the call, Anand confirmed that the Canadian government fully supports Iraq’s policy of keeping arms exclusively under state control.
According to a statement from the Iraqi Foreign Ministry, the two ministers discussed bilateral relations and ways to expand strategic cooperation. The Canadian minister expressed a desire to enhance ties and increase coordination in various fields.
Canada’s Commitment to Full Support
Anand congratulated Minister Hussein, who recently officially assumed his duties after securing a vote of confidence in parliament, and expressed satisfaction over the appointment of a new Canadian ambassador to Iraq. The Canadian foreign minister underscored Canada’s full and official support for Baghdad’s state arms monopoly policy, and reiterated the commitment to maintain cooperation and support in this area.
Football Match and Official Visit Invitation
For his part, Hussein thanked Canada for the assistance it has previously provided to Iraq. Minister Anand shared her pleasure at hosting an official match for the Iraqi national football team in Canada, noting that this step would strengthen friendly ties between the two peoples.
At the end of the call, Iraqi Foreign Minister Hussein invited his Canadian counterpart Anand to pay an official visit to Iraq to further strengthen political and diplomatic dialogue.