The President of the Iraqi Republic, Abd al-Latif Jamal Rashid, reaffirmed his country's firm position on the Palestinian issue, and supports the Palestinians' full legitimate rights.

This came during the reception of the Iraqi President, the Minister of Interior, Major General Ziyad Hab Al-Rih, and his accompanying delegation, at the Baghdad Palace, today, Thursday, in the presence of the Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari.

The Iraqi president stressed the need to help the Palestinian people achieve their hopes of building a Palestinian state, indicating the importance of solidarity, coordination and joint action at all levels to end their suffering and protect their rights.

For his part, Major General Hab Al-Rih conveyed the greetings of the President of the State of Palestine, Mahmoud Abbas, to the President of the Iraqi Republic. He also conveyed the greetings of the Iraqi President and his wishes of stability and peace to the Palestinian people.

Hap Al-Rih stressed the importance of Iraq's return to its pioneering role and true position in the region, reviewing the latest developments in the Palestinian territories.

He spoke about the importance of developing relations between the two brotherly peoples, appreciating Iraq's positions in support of the demands and rights of our Palestinian people.