Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad underscored the strengthening and preservation of unity among different Iraqi groups in line with the progress and stabilizing security in Iraq, IRNA reported.
Ahmadinejad made the remarks in a meeting with President of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Massoud Barzani in Tehran on Sunday.
"Iran supports progress, development and security in Iraq. It also considers Iraq's progress beneficial to the entire region," he said while referring to Iran's cordial and friendly relations with different Iraqi tribes and religions.
Saying that the world's big powers have been weakened, President Ahmadinejad noted that everyone is discontent with the world's status quo and hence "they should join hands to set up a suitable alternate political system in the world".
President of Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Massoud Barzani for his part emphasized further cooperation between Iran and Iraqi Kurdistan in different fields.
"Iran and Iraq should step toward development and establishment of security in the region. Iran's security is of paramount importance for Iraq. We consider insecurity along borders harmful to both countries. We are fully ready for cooperation in all areas," he added.
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