Iraqi envoy satisfied with demarcation process of Iran-Iraq borders

Mohammed Majid Al-Sheikh citing a visit to Tehran of an Iraqi delegation last week and said that the 9-member delegation aimed to implement the demarcation agreement reached so far.

Pointing to the shared oilfield on Iran-Iraq sea border and provocation by two nations’ enemy, he added the case have been settled through diplomacy.

Iraqi envoy said that Iran and Iraq have 1,400 kilometers long joint borders, adding that the two countries are witnessing expansion of mutual ties in all arenas.

Al-Sheikh said that the two nations have historical and cultural relations, expressing hope that relations would develop in all fields.

He said that trade currently stood at dlrs four billion between Iran and Iraq, adding the figure would increase in near future.

Iraqi envoy said Iran exported 720 megawatts electricity to Iraq, and currently some six border markets are active between two countries.

Al-Sheikh added a new border market will be established in Chazabeh border point in southern Iran.

He also described the issuance of 5,000 visas per day for Iranian pilgrims to the holy sites in Iraq as a good sign for enhanced ties.

/Irna/