Pakistan and Iraq have agreed to further strengthen their bilateral ties in diverse fields.

The understanding was reached during meeting between Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and head of Islamic Supreme Council of Iraq Sheikh Dr Hamoudi in Baghdad today.

They discussed ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in trade and investment and efforts for peace and stability of the region and beyond.  

The Foreign Minister also met Speaker of Iraqi Parliament Mohammed al-Halboosi and discussed promotion of cooperative parliamentary exchanges.          

During his meeting with President of Al-Hikmet Party of Iraq Ammar Hakeem, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari discussed the historic, religious and cultural linkages between the two countries deep-rooted in mutual respect and understanding.