OREANDA-NEWS Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Sudani, the Kremlin's press service reports.

"President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq Mohammed Sudani," the message says.

Putin and Sudan discussed topical issues of bilateral cooperation in trade, economic, transport, logistics and humanitarian fields

"Special attention was paid to the implementation of major energy projects. A mutual intention was expressed to further expand traditionally friendly and mutually beneficial ties in line with the agreements reached during the talks between Vladimir Putin and Mohammed Sudani in Moscow in October 2023," the Kremlin said.

The conversation also touched upon the Middle East issues. The parties agreed on contacts at various levels.