Ambassador Uroš Balov conveyed appreciation of the Government of the Republic of Serbia for the support of the Republic of Iraq during voting on the acceptance of the so-called "Kosovo" in Interpol. He has emphasised that Serbia greatly appreciates the principled support of the Republic of Iraq on Kosovo and Metohija issue, since this issue is of great importance for Serbia. He has stressed that their position is in support of the international peace and order.
Ambassador Balov assessed relation between the two states as very good, pointing down the  joint areas with potential of joint strengthening of cooperation. He has expressed hope that increasing number of Serbian companies will come to the Iraqi market.
Undersecretary in the MoI, Akhil al Khazali, stressed that the previous, as well as the new Government of the Republic of Iraq, are orientated towards cooperation and strengthening relations with other countries, especially those which were supporting Iraq for years and with whom, and with which there are traditionally friendly relations, among whom Serbia has one of the most prominent places. He has stressed that he highly appreciates contribution of Serbia in fight against terrorism, which, for Iraq, is a question of vital important. He has pointed out that the Republic of Iraq is very interested in improving cooperation, especially when issues of fight against terrorism and other security threats, stressing that Serbian expertise in these areas would be precious. Above all, he has praised activities of Serbia when border control is in question, as well as in the field of intelligence affairs and activities in suppressing organised crime. Likewise, they are also appreciating experts who are coming from the Republic of Serbia in the field of training, resources management, armament, as well as IT sector.