BAGHDAD: Iraqi President Barham Salih has said an upcoming conference in Baghdad will establish a new order based on common regional security and economic interdependence. The President also confirmed the need to continue the fight against terrorism as well as corruption, as they are closely linked to violence and extremism.

The president said that the Iraqi Neighboring Countries Conference "will contribute to easing regional tensions and crises, and support the path of constructive dialogue", On Wednesday, Nizar al-Khairallah, spokesman of the regional conference, said the dialogue will focus on economic and investment cooperation, adding that the representatives from the permanent members of the UN Security Council, the G20, and the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) will attend as observers.

On August 28, the Baghdad Conference for Cooperation and Partnership will be attended by presidents and representatives from Iran, Turkey, Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Egypt, in addition to French President Emmanuel Macron.

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