During the meeting, the two sides discussed the bilateral ties and issues of mutual interest.

Axar.az reports the Hashd al-Sha’abi Information Center issued a statement, saying that the two sides discussed and consulted on the issues of mutual interests between Baghdad and Tehran and discussed the mechanisms to strengthen the relations between the two countries.

Earlier on Monday, the Iranian envoy to Iraq met and held talks with the Iraqi National Security Adviser Qasim al-Araji.

During the meeting, al-Araji and Al-e Sadegh discussed developing bilateral ties as well as the regional and international political and security situation.