Washington, Jumada II 22, 1438, Mar 21, 2017, SPA -- US Vice President Mike Pence received here today Iraqi Prime Minister Haider Al-Abadi. During the meeting, they reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways of enhancing economic cooperation between the two countries. In a press statement issued by the White House today, the US Vice President emphasized that, as the United States and Iraq align in countering terrorism, neither will allow any country to destabilize Iraq or its democratic institutions. Both leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to the long-term partnership between the United States and Iraq grounded in the U.S.-Iraq Strategic Framework Agreement. --SPA 20:48 LOCAL TIME 17:48 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w358831