Supreme Leader lauds resistance of Iraqi nation to US pressures
IRNA - Islamic Republic News Agency
Tehran, Oct 30, IRNA -- Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Sunday lauded resistance of all Iraqi ethnic groups to US pressures.
The Supreme Leader made the statement while receiving the chief of the Iraqi Kurdistan region administration Masoud Barzani.
Ayatollah Khamenei praised the Iraqi government’s opposition to giving judicial immunity to the occupying troops, and said that such efforts which would make US forces leave the Iraqi territories will be considered as golden pages in the country's history.
Referring to establishment of independent Iraq, the Leader voiced Iran’s support for the integrated and stable Iraq.
“Despite the US military and political presence in Iraq and Washington’s pressures on the country, all Iraqi people including Kurds, Arabs, Shia and Sunni Muslims said ‘No’ to US.”
The Supreme Leader welcomed coexistence of various Iraqi ethnic and religious groups and said that new Iraq must be built through unity and solidarity of all groups.
Ayatollah Khamenei further underlined the need for urgent reconstruction of the country.
The Supreme Leader expressed pleasure with the existing amicable ties between Iran and Iraq, calling for further expansion of all-out relations between the two nations.
For his part, Barzani, expressed happiness over his visit with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution and referred to the Islamic Republic as a very close friend of the Iraqi people.
He appreciated the Iranian government and nation for assistance to Iraq during its difficult time.
Barzani also called for Iran’s continued support for his country.
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