By John Lee.
Russia has appointed Timur Pechatkin as its new Ambassador to Iraq. According to Iraq's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein received a copy of Pechatkin's credentials at the ministry's headquarters in Baghdad on Wednesday.
Hussein welcomed the new ambassador and highlighted the bilateral ties between the two countries. The meeting also addressed preparations for Iraqi-Russian Joint Committee meetings, scheduled for later this year, with a focus on economic, trade and investment cooperation.
The minister also acknowledged the contribution of the outgoing Russian ambassador, Elbrus Kutrashev.
(Source: Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs)
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