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Vladimir Putin congratulated Ibrahim al-Jaafari on his appointment as Prime Minister of the transitional government of the Republic of Iraq

May 4, 2005

The message of congratulations reads:

“I wish you success in your work for the good of the Iraqi people, and a swift realisation of their right to a decent life in conditions of peace and safety.

I would like to take this opportunity to confirm that Russia is prepared to assist in whatever way it can to restore the Iraqi economy, to strengthen its sovereignty and stability, and also that we are interested in the further development and expansion of friendly relations between our countries.”

May 4, 2005