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Within the framework of strengthening joint diplomatic ties and expanding bilateral cooperation between Baghdad and Beirut, an official ceremony was held in the Lebanese capital to mark the assumption of new diplomatic duties, with the event taking place inside the Presidential Palace in the presence of official leaderships. In this context, Ambassador Mohammed Reda Al-Husseini officially presented his credentials to the President of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Aoun, becoming the Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Lebanese Republic, according to an official statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs detailing the ceremony. Following the completion of the diplomatic accreditation procedures, the two sides held an extensive meeting during which they reviewed overall bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and discussed prospects for developing them across various vital fields, ensuring the realization of mutual interests and reflecting the depth of historical and fraternal bonds uniting the two peoples. During the meeting, the ambassador conveyed the greetings of the President of the Republic, Nizar Amidi, and the Prime Minister, Ali Saleh Al-Zaidi, to the Lebanese President, emphasizing Iraq's firm stance and continuous keenness to expand horizons of cooperation and joint coordination with Lebanon to contribute to supporting the aspirations of both peoples. For his part, the Lebanese President warmly welcomed the step, affirming his country's deep keenness to enhance bilateral relations with Baghdad and consolidate ties of joint cooperation, concluding the meeting by wishing the ambassador success in performing his new diplomatic duties to the fullest.
