China and Iraq have agreed to establish a strategic partnership. The move was announced during the on-going visit by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi to China.
The two countries have issued a joint statement, saying the strategic partnership will help deepen bilateral cooperation in various field and promote development and prosperity in both countries.
Chinese president Xi Jinping met with Abadi on Tuesday and said relations between China and Iraq have kept a momentum of steady development in recent years.
Xi Jinping voiced support for Iraq"s efforts to maintain national sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity.
For his part, Abadi said he hoped to promote bilateral cooperation in such areas as energy, communication, infrastructure, and people-to-people exchanges.
Abadi has also met with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and other top officials. |
