Iraq announced that its relationship with its Arab surroundings had entered a “new phase,” stressing that the 25th Arabian Gulf Cup, which is currently being held in the city of Basra, will help strengthen the country’s political status in the Arab, regional and international arenas.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement on Monday following a symposium, “Foreign Policy and Sports Diplomacy: A Message of Peace and Affection among Peoples”. organized by its Foreign Service Institute with the participation of a number of Arab and foreign politicians, heads of diplomatic missions, researchers and experts.
