Jun 10, 2009, 8:06 PM

Iran to reopen consulate in Najaf

Iran to reopen consulate in Najaf

TEHRAN, June 10 (MNA) – The Iraqi government spokesman has announced that Baghdad has allowed Iran to reopen its consulate in the shrine city of Najaf.

Ali al-Dabbagh stated that the decision came as the Iraqi council of ministers accepted proposal by the Iranian Foreign Ministry to reopen the consulate, the Baghdad-based Al-Sabah newspaper reported on Wednesday.

 

Based on the decision, the Iraqi government can also establish a similar consulate in Iran based on mutual agreement in the near future.

 

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