Iraqi President Fuad Masum returned home from Iran Tuesday after having taken part in the third summit of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF).

During his visit to Iran, Masum also met with Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a statement by the Iraqi presidency said. The meeting took up means of boosting bilateral relations and the fight against terrorism, the statement added.

Masum thanked Tehran for its support for Iraq, particularly in the war against the terrorist Daesh group.

Khamenei said the threat of terrorism extends to all world countries.

Sources: MENA