Iraqi prime minister heads to Syria to boost ties, government says
Iraq’s prime minister is heading to Syria with a high-level delegation to strengthen bilateral relations and discuss regional developments, officials said.
Key Takeaways
AIIraqi government spokesperson Haider Al-Aboudi announced that Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi is heading to the Syrian Arab Republic, leading a high-level ministerial delegation on an official visit aimed at strengthening relations between the two countries and enhancing cooperation to serve the interests of both peoples.
Al-Aboudi said Al-Zaidi will hold bilateral talks with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara, focusing on the future of Iraqi-Syrian relations, as well as regional developments, their implications, and challenges.
He noted that economic and trade cooperation will be a priority during the discussions, in light of the countries' need to build economic and trade partnerships that contribute to transforming neighborhood relations into mutual interests and opportunities for development and investment.
Al-Aboudi stressed that the visit reflects the Iraqi government’s approach of openness, balance, and dialogue, and its commitment to establishing positive relations with Damascus based on mutual respect and understanding, in support of the security and stability of both countries.