Iraqi President Receives Invitation From Syrian Counterpart To Visit Syria

Baghdad (NINA) – Iraqi President Nizar Amedi received an official invitation from Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa to visit Syria, the Presidency said on Saturday.

According to a presidential statement, Amedi received Syrian Foreign and Expatriates Minister Asaad al-Shaibani at Baghdad Palace on Saturday, where they discussed Iraqi-Syrian relations and ways to strengthen them.

The talks also addressed current Arab and regional developments. Amedi stressed the importance of elevating bilateral relations and enhancing coordination and communication between the two countries, particularly in security, economic cooperation, and joint efforts to secure their shared border.

The Iraqi president also highlighted the significance of holding the 52nd session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Baghdad, given the challenges facing the region. He emphasized the need to use the meeting to address humanitarian crises and issues affecting the lives of Muslim communities, while seeking practical solutions.

The statement added that Amedi expressed his gratitude for the invitation extended by al-Sharaa to visit Syria.

For his part, al-Shaibani praised Iraq's positions in support of Arab causes and reaffirmed Syria's commitment to strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation with Iraq across various fields in a manner that serves the interests of both brotherly peoples./ End