Ammar al Hakim: Iraqi people appreciate Egypt's support in all crises

Leader of the Iraqi National Alliance for Reform and Reconstruction Ammar Al-Hakim asserted that the Iraqi people highly appreciate the Egyptian support for their country during hard times and in face of various crises, terming relations between the two countries as "strong and distinguished".

In statements to MENA on the fringe of his current visit to Kuwait, Hakim said the Egyptian-Iraqi relations are deeply rooted whether at the economic, political or cultural levels in view of the keenness of the political leaderships on boosting such relations and pushing them forward.

As regards the situation in Iraq, Hakim asserted that security conditions are continuously improving and Iraq has much to do to rebuild the country and achieve development.

He pointed out to the turnout of investors and businessmen on working in Iraq, a matter which asserts the improvement of the security situation in the wake of the defeat of Daesh terrorist group.

Hakim also highlighted the signing of a number of contracts with major international companies such as Siemens whose contract with the Iraqi government is valued at dlrs 14 billion, noting that Exxon Mobil's contract alone is estimated at dlrs 54 billion.