Iraqi FM discusses regional de-escalation with Lebanese, Syrian counterparts at Riyadh Summit
This trilateral meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. Iraq has been positioning itself as a mediator in regional conflicts, working to prevent further escalation.
Nov. 11, 2024
ERBIL (Kurdistan 24) – Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein met with his Lebanese and Syrian counterparts, Abdallah Bou Habib and Bassam al-Sabbagh, respectively, on the sidelines of the Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to discuss efforts to contain regional conflicts.
According to an Iraqi Foreign Ministry statement, the ministers discussed “the current challenges and developments in the Middle East. The Foreign Ministers also talked about the ways to enhance cooperation and coordination to address common obstacles.”
According to the Iraqi Foreign Ministry’s readout of the meeting, the discussions also highlighted the “Steps toward achieving regional stability, the importance of international community intervention to prevent conflict escalation, and commitment to international resolutions.”
The three ministers emphasized the need for increased coordination to face shared challenges and achieve stability in the region.
This trilateral meeting comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, particularly concerning the ongoing Gaza conflict and its potential regional implications. Iraq has been positioning itself as a mediator in regional conflicts, working to prevent further escalation.
The meeting in Riyadh reflects growing concerns among Arab nations about the potential for wider regional conflict and represents part of diplomatic efforts to contain the current crisis.
The participation of Syria in these discussions is notable, as it signals ongoing efforts to reintegrate Syria into regional diplomatic frameworks following years of isolation due to its civil war.