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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi leaves Riyadh after a visit aimed at boosting co-operation with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Press Agency
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Mr Al Kadhimi says relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia 'accelerated in a positive direction'. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Mr Al Kadhimi visit the historical city Ad Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. Reuters
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Prince Mohammed and Mr Al Kadhimi at Ad Diriyah during the Iraqi prime minister's visit to Saudi Arabia. Reuters
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Mr Al Kadhimi says Iraq and Saudi Arabia overcame challenges that were 'obstructing relations' between the countries. SPA
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Mr Al Kadhimi holds talks with Prince Mohammed. SPA
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Mr Al Kadhimi speaks to Prince Mohammed during a visit to Saudi Arabia. SPA
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Prince Mohammed meets Mr Al Kadhimi during the Iraqi prime minister's trip to Saudi Arabia. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Prince Mohammed welcomes Mr Al Kadhimi to Riyadh. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Mr Al Kadhimi held talks with Prince Mohammed during the visit. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi walk together on his arrival in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. SPA
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi in Riyadh. SPA
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Preparations to welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi in Riyadh. SPA
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The welcome ceremony in Riyadh for Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi. SPA
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi leaves Riyadh after a visit aimed at boosting co-operation with Saudi Arabia. Saudi Press Agency
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Mr Al Kadhimi says relations between Iraq and Saudi Arabia 'accelerated in a positive direction'. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Mr Al Kadhimi visit the historical city Ad Diriyah on the outskirts of Riyadh. Reuters
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Prince Mohammed and Mr Al Kadhimi at Ad Diriyah during the Iraqi prime minister's visit to Saudi Arabia. Reuters
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Mr Al Kadhimi says Iraq and Saudi Arabia overcame challenges that were 'obstructing relations' between the countries. SPA
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Mr Al Kadhimi holds talks with Prince Mohammed. SPA
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Mr Al Kadhimi speaks to Prince Mohammed during a visit to Saudi Arabia. SPA
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Prince Mohammed meets Mr Al Kadhimi during the Iraqi prime minister's trip to Saudi Arabia. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Prince Mohammed welcomes Mr Al Kadhimi to Riyadh. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Mr Al Kadhimi held talks with Prince Mohammed during the visit. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi walk together on his arrival in Riyadh. SPA
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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman welcomes Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman. SPA
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Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman and Iraq's Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi in Riyadh. SPA
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Preparations to welcome Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi in Riyadh. SPA
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The welcome ceremony in Riyadh for Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi. SPA
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
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Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa Al Kadhimi meets with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Iraqi Prime Minister Media Office
Saudi Arabia and Iraq announce $3bn fund for development
Saudi Arabia's investments in Iraq expected to rise to 10 billion riyals from about two billion riyals at present
Mina Aldroubi
01 April, 2021
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