"Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Vershinin received the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to Moscow, Abdulkarim Hashim Mustafa, who presented copies of his credentials. During the conversation, they discussed pressing issues concerning the further development of traditionally friendly Russian-Iraqi relations, including the schedule of upcoming bilateral contacts," the statement published on the ministry's website said.
Additionally, Russia confirmed its readiness for close cooperation with the new Iraqi government, which is currently being formed following the latest parliamentary elections held in the country on November 11.