Pakistan supports Iraqs territorial integrity: PM

Prime Minister Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani Tuesday said Pakistan fully supports sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity of Iraq and welcomes the agreement amongst leadership of Iraq on forming the new government in the wake of general elections held in March this year. He wished every success to the Iraqi new government and the people and expressed his firm belief that a peaceful, stable and prosperous Iraq would not only benefit its people but would also contribute towards the peace and security in the region. The Prime Minister was talking to Dr. Rushdi Mahmood Rasheed, Ambassador of Iraq who called on him in the PMs House this afternoon to deliver a cheque of US$ 10 million on behalf of his government for the rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts of the government in the flood affected areas. The Prime Minister conveyed his profound appreciation to the leadership and people of Iraq for their generous contributions and stated that this donation will certainly help mitigate the sufferings and pains of the flood stricken people in Pakistan.

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