Rouhani made the remarks during a press conference with his visiting Iraqi counterpart Barham Salih in Tehran on Saturday.

There is a history of three-decade fight against hegemonic powers in both countries, Rouhani said at the joint press conference.

According to IRNA Salih at the head of an Iraqi delegation arrived in Tehran on Saturday morning. Later, he was officially welcomed by Rouhani.

About today’s talks between Iranian and Iraqi delegations, Rouhani said that the two reviewed bilateral cooperation and stressed the importance of continuing relations in the areas of culture, economy and politics.

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