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Iraq supports sovereignty, territorial integrity of Serbia

Belgrade/Baghdad, 6 August 2010

Minister of Defence Dragan Sutanovac was on an official visit to Iraq yesterday where he conveyed Serbia's position regarding the decision of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Kosovo's unilateral declaration of independence to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki.

Author: Tanjug

The Ministry of Defence said that Iraq did not recognise the unilaterally proclaimed independence of Kosovo, and added that that Iraq’s support to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Serbia was confirmed.

Sutanovac highlighted that Serbia and Iraq have a long tradition of having a good, quality, partnership and friendly relations, adding that the two countries have common views on Kosovo-Metohija.

The Defence Minister stressed that the government of Iraq intends to purchase weapons and equipment in Serbia, and added that he spoke with the Prime Minister of Iraq about cooperation in the field of the military industry, after yesterday's delivery of three aircraft.

He declared that the Iraqi side is very satisfied with the fulfilment of deadlines and quality standards.

Sutanovac affirmed that Iraq wants to engage Serbia in the reconstruction of an air base, building a military hospital and for the supply of ammunition of all calibres.

Sutanovac met with Iraqi Interior Minister Jawad al-Bulani and Chief of General Staff Gen. Babakir al-Zibari to discuss continuation of military and economic cooperation. The Iraqi officials expressed interest in training soldiers and police officers in Serbia.

Last year Iraq was Serbia’s biggest economic partner in the defence industry.

In 2009, the Serbian defence industry exported goods worth about $300 million and signed new contracts worth more than $500 million, mainly with Iraq, Algeria and Egypt, the statement added.