Al-Zaidi and Bin Salman Discuss Regional Developments and Security Cooperation in Riyadh

Baghdad / NINA / — Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi met on Wednesday in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. The two leaders discussed regional developments and explored ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various fields.

The meeting covered regional security and political developments, with both sides coordinating efforts to reinforce stability in the region. The Saudi Crown Prince reaffirmed Saudi Arabia’s full support for the Iraqi government's efforts to promote dialogue and achieve lasting stability.

Prime Minister Al-Zaidi expressed the Iraqi government’s strong condemnation of the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, rejecting any attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure during conflicts. He reiterated Iraq’s firm stance strictly prohibiting the use of its territory as a launchpad for attacks or actions that compromise the security of the Kingdom or neighboring states, emphasizing Baghdad’s commitment to good-neighborly relations and mutual respect for sovereignty.

Both sides reviewed bilateral relations and discussed enhancing security coordination to effectively address regional challenges./End