TEHRAN – Iraqi President Fouad Masoum said on Thursday that his country will never forget the valuable helps of Iran to Iraq in the fight against terrorist groups, especially Daesh.

Talking to reporters after a meeting with Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq Iraj Masjedi, Masoum said, “We will never forget the Iranian assistance and will also back Iran’s supportive stances regarding our country.” 

Describing Iran-Iraq ties as historic, he said that currently bilateral ties are at excellent level, IRNA reported.

During the meeting the two sides discussed avenues for promoting bilateral relations.

MH/PA