Larijani: Iran, Iraq play vital role in Middle East security

Iran Majlis (parliament) Speaker Ali Larijani said cooperation between Iran and Iraq plays an important role in strengthening regional peace and security, Iran's Press TV reported. In a meeting with Iraq s Deputy Parliament Speaker Qusay al-Suhail in Tehran, Larijani hailed brotherly and close relations between Iran and Iraq. Larijani stressed the need for the promotion of unity among Iraqi political parties and blocs so that the country s path to democracy will not be obstructed. He went on to say that the complicated situation in the region and the prospect of future developments in the Muslim world necessitate constant consultation between Iran and Iraq. Al-Suhail, for his part, pointed to the effective role of parliamentary cooperation in bringing the two countries closer, calling for the exchange of experience between the Iraqi and Iranian parliaments.