23 February 2011 - 20:30

Leader of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC), Ammar al-Hakeem, reviewed on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22, with Egypt's Ambassador to Iraq, Shareef Kamal Shaheen, latest developments in Egypt and the on going events in Arab countries and their reflection on the situation in Arab countries and Iraq.

BAGHDAD, Iraq (Ahlul Bayt News Agency) - Leader of the Supreme Iraqi Islamic Council (SIIC), Ammar al-Hakeem, reviewed on Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 22, with Egypt's Ambassador to Iraq, Shareef Kamal Shaheen, latest developments in Egypt and the on going events in Arab countries and their reflection on the situation in Arab countries and Iraq.

A statement issued by the SIIC said, "Amabassador Shaheen acquainted Hakeem with amendments that will take place on the Constitution during the next six months and the election of a new President. He asserted that Egypt is committed toward hold the Arab Summit in Baghdad on time and will participate in a high level delegation."

For his part, Hakeem expressed that he highly values the level of discipline shown by the Egyptian armed forces in dealing with the events that took place in Egypt, considering Egyptians behavior reflect civilized way of protest giving lessons to the Arab and Islamic public opinion.

He stressed trade cooperation between the two countries and the necessity to consolidate relations between Iraq and Egypt in the service of both countries' people.

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