IRAQI PRESIDENT RECEIVES MINISTER MAWLAWI AT BAGHDAD PALACE

President of the Iraqi Republic, Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, on Tuesday received, at Baghdad Palace, Caretaker Minister of Interior and Municipalities, Judge Bassam Mawlawi, and his accompanying delegation. The meeting touched on the participation of friendly and brotherly countries in the "Second Baghdad International Conference on Drug Control,' as the Iraqi President stressed the importance of coordination and joint cooperation to confront th scourge of drugs that threatens the security and stability of countries, and the future of their children. The Iraqi President also pointed out 'the deep historical ties that bind the two brotherly countries, stressing 'Iraq's support for Lebanon in various fields.' He also underlined "the need to unify efforts to confront the challenges surrounding the region and enhance cooperation and coordination between countries on issues of common interest, in a way that achieves their interests and aspirations in consolidating security, stability and peace." For his part, Min ister Mawlawi stressed "the importance of electing a president of the republic who will lead the state-building process," pointing out "the necessity of implementing international resolutions, especially Resolution 1701, which contribute to achieving stability in the country." Mawlawi also thanked "Iraq's positions towards Lebanon and its continued support for it in all fields, and Baghdad's hosting of the Second International Conference on Drug Control," expressing "keenness to strengthen joint cooperation with Iraq in the security aspects, in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly countries." Source: National News Agency - Lebanon