Pakistan, Iraq Reaffirm Bilateral Cooperation, Agree to Maintain High-Level Engagement

Independent report

ANTALYA, November 12: Pakistan and Iraq have reaffirmed their longstanding brotherly relations and agreed to maintain high-level exchanges and sustained institutional engagement to further strengthen bilateral cooperation.

The understanding was reached during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iraqi President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi on the sidelines of the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations and reviewed cooperation in trade, investment, manpower, reconstruction, agriculture and defence.

Prime Minister Shehbaz congratulated President Amidi and the people of Iraq on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections and the formation of the new government.

He reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity and stability.

The prime minister also appreciated Iraq’s facilitation for Pakistani Zaireen and extended an invitation to President Amidi to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.

Both leaders exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination at multilateral forums.