BAGHDAD - Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Iraqi Defence Minister Juma Inad Saadoun Al-Jubouri on Sunday discussed regional security and bilateral defence cooperation. According to a press release, the foreign minister called on the Iraqi minister at the Iraqi Ministry of Defence. Foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Pakistan attached high priority to its brotherly ties with Iraq. The participation of Iraqi paratroopers in Pakistan Day Parade was a manifestation of stronger bilateral defence ties between the two countries, he added. He said Pakistan lauded the sacrifices of Iraqis in the war against terrorism. Qureshi also assured of Pakistan’s complete support, assistance and cooperation in the development and defence sectors of Iraq. During the meeting, both sides resolved to work closely for the regional stability. Qureshi is currently on three-day official visit to Iraq.