Then, the US Secretary of State delivered a speech in which he lauded the Saudi-US relations and the Iraqi-US relations, stressing the need to develop these relations. He lauded the achievements carried out by the government of Iraq in combating ISIS terrorist organization, pointing out that Iraq is in urgent need of reconstruction and promoting stability. The US Secretary of State welcomed an establishment of the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council. Then, a minutes of establishing the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council was co-signed by Dr. Majed bin Abdullah Al-Qasabi, Saudi Minister of Commerce and Investment, and Iraqi Minister Planning and Trade Dr. Salman Al-Jumayli. The meeting was attended by a number of Saudi ministers and senior officials in addition to the members of the Iraqi and US delegations. --SPA 17:19 LOCAL TIME 14:19 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w518113