MOSCOW (Sputnik) – Abadi said that Iraq highly values relations with Russia and considers them full of opportunities.
"We arrived to Russia despite advice by certain forces to reject this invitation. Nevertheless, we aim to develop our ties in all spheres, including defense and economic cooperation as well as joint efforts in the oil and gas industry."
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Iraqi Prime Minister of Iraq Haidar Abadi will discuss issues including military-technical cooperation and the situation in the Middle East in Moscow on Thursday, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said.
"Military-technical cooperation is on the agenda. Of course, these particular issues of bilateral cooperation will be discussed in the first place, and, of course, it is a good opportunity to exchange views on the situation in the region. The situation is very turbulent, causing concern, and of course this will be discussed," Peskov told reporters.
No bilateral agreements between Russia and Iraq are planned to be signed during Abadi's Moscow visit, the Kremlin spokesperson added.