At a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani on Monday, Ahmadian conveyed Iran’s keen interest in continuing cooperation with Iraq based on a joint security agreement to preserve the security of both neighboring nations.
On March 19, Iran and Iraq signed a security agreement aimed at protecting their shared border.
Under the agreement, the Iraqi government pledged to disarm terrorist and separatist groups based in the country's northern Kurdistan region and dislodge them from the border areas.
During the Monday meeting, al-Sudani expressed Iraq's commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and fostering strong relations with countries in the region and beyond.
However, he added that Iraq will not compromise on its sovereignty and national security.
Earlier in the day, Ahmadian met with Iraqi National Security Advisor Qassim al-Araji, and said Iran respects Iraq’s sovereignty.
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