Iraqi President Receives Invitation to Visit Syria

Iraqi Presidency

Iraqi President Nizar Amedi's meeting with Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani.

Iraqi President Nazar Amedi received Syrian Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates Asaad al-Shaibani at Baghdad Palace on Saturday.

According to a statement by the Iraqi Presidency, the meeting focused on strengthening Iraqi-Syrian relations, alongside an exchange of views on the latest developments across the Arab world and the wider region.

President Amedi emphasised the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening coordination between the two countries, particularly in security, economic affairs, and the management of their shared border.

Turning to regional challenges, the President highlighted the significance of Baghdad hosting the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).

He stressed the importance of using the meeting to address humanitarian crises and pressing issues affecting people across the Islamic world, with a focus on finding practical solutions.

During the meeting, President Amedi also received an official invitation from Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa to visit Syria, expressing his gratitude and appreciation for the invitation.

For his part, al-Shaibani expressed appreciation for Iraq’s support for Arab causes and reaffirmed Syria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations.

He also emphasised his country’s desire to expand cooperation with Iraq across various sectors for the benefit of both peoples.



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