The Russian president's envoy for the Middle East Mikhail Bogdanov on Thursday handed over a message from President Vladimir Putin to Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi.
Bogdanov, currently on a visit to Baghdad, met with Iraqi Foreign Minister Ibrahim Al-Jaafari, according to Sputnik news agency.
The Russian envoy assured Al-Jaafari of his country’s keenness on enhancing bilateral relations with Iraq.