Iraq can play a major role in regional security and in the relations between countries of the region. This is what President of Iran Hassan Rouhani declared during a joint press conference with his Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih, reports Tasnim.

Emphasizing Iran’s determination to strengthen the alliance and partnership with Iraq, Rouhani said that Tehran attaches importance to security and democracy in Iraq and highlighted the fact that a stable Iraq would help ensure security in the whole region.

In his turn, the President of Iraq stressed the fact that his country must not become a stage for regional or global conflicts and disputes.

Salih added that the fight against terrorism in Iraq has not ended yet and called for coordinated actions aimed at extirpating terrorism.