British king affirms UK commitment to strengthening cooperation with Iraq

Baghdad – Al-Wasat Iraqi newspaper

President Nizar Amedi received, on Saturday, a congratulatory message from His Majesty Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the occasion of Iraq's National Day.

The Presidential Media Office said in a statement received by Al-Wasat Iraqi newspaper that "President Nizar Amedi received a congratulatory message from His Majesty Charles III, King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, on the occasion of Iraq's National Day."

In his message, King Charles III conveyed "his sincere congratulations and best wishes to the Iraqi people," wishing for "continued peace, prosperity and welfare."

The King of the United Kingdom noted that "this occasion represents an opportunity to reaffirm the depth of the friendship between the two countries," expressing "his appreciation for the strength of bilateral relations and his commitment to continue working to enhance cooperation between Iraq and the United Kingdom and to elevate it to broader horizons in the coming years."

The King affirmed his hope for "continued cooperation between the two countries in facing common challenges, particularly regarding the climate and environmental protection, and working together to find effective and sustainable solutions to these challenges."