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Saudi Leadership Congratulates Iraqi President on His Election

Abdul Latif Rashid Mohammed bin Salman King Salman bin Abdulaziz Iraq EPA Two Holy Mosques (Organization)
A handout photo made available by Iraqi Parliament Media Office shows Newly elect president of Iraq Abdul Latif Rashid takes an oath during a session of Iraqi Parliament in Baghdad, Iraq on 13 October 2022. (Iraqi Parliament Media Office/Handout via EPA)

The Saudi leadership congratulated on Friday Abdul Latif Rashid on his election as president of Iraq.

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz and Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, sent separate cables of congratulations to Rashid, who was sworn in on Thursday.

King Salman expressed his best wishes to Rashid, hailing the “unique fraternal ties that bind our countries and peoples.”

He hoped that the relations will be boosted in all fields.

King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed wished Rashid success in his new role and the people of Iraq further progress and prosperity, reported the Saudi Press Agency.

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