President made the remarks here on Wednesday in a meeting with the visiting Iraqi ministers of oil and electricity.



“They have common interests and enemies. Therefore, they should increase their cooperation and coordination in affairs,” he said.



President also said that the each of the two nations considers the dignity and progress of the other side as its own.



Iran and Iraq enjoy high cultural and economic capacities which once utilized, no enemy will be able to threaten or impose their demands on regional nations,” he said.



He also voiced Iran’s readiness to help promote cooperation with the Arab country in various fields, especially in energy sector.



Iraqi Oil Minister Abdul Kareem Luaiby, for his part, said that Iraq attaches great significance to its ties with Iran and is determined to promote its cooperation with Iran in all fields.



He also appreciated Iran’s support for his country’s reconstruction.