The Russian Foreign Ministry said that Iraq takes a balanced and balanced position regarding the special operation, and the country's refusal to join the anti-Russian sanctions confirms that the relations of the parties are not subject to "opportunistic fluctuations." This is stated in the comments of the ministry in connection with the visit of its head Sergei Lavrov to Baghdad.

“In the context of unprecedented pressure from Western countries, the Iraqi side takes a balanced and balanced position regarding the special military operation being carried out by the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in Ukraine,” the press release says.

It is noted that Iraq's refusal to join the sanctions against Russia confirms that "time-tested bilateral ties are not subject to market fluctuations against the background of changes in the geopolitical situation."

As also reported by the press service of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov during his visit to Iraq will discuss building up business partnerships in the fuel and energy sector.