Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani sent a congratulatory message today, Wednesday, to the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Masoud Bezhkishan, on the occasion of the Iranian government gaining the confidence of the Shura Council and commencing its duties. In the message, he expressed his wishes for success and prosperity in fulfilling the responsibilities, emphasizing the importance of the distinguished bilateral relations between Iraq and Iran and the continuation of joint efforts in the interest of the two friendly peoples.