Baghdad, Washington Discuss Wider Bilateral Cooperation
Iraqi PM Ali al-Zaidi meets US Chargé d'Affaires Steven Fagin in Baghdad to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and easing regional tensions through dialogue.
ERBIL (Kurdistan24) - Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi received Steven Fagin, Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy in Baghdad, Steven Fagin, on Sunday, with both sides underscoring the importance of dialogue and diplomatic tools in easing regional tensions and safeguarding the interests of the region's peoples.
According to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister's office, the meeting addressed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States, with discussions covering the expansion of joint cooperation across various sectors in a manner intended to serve the shared interests of both countries.
The statement said the meeting also touched on the broader situation in the region, with al-Zaidi and Fagin agreeing on the necessity of relying on dialogue and diplomatic means as the sole path to reducing tensions. Both sides framed this approach as essential to reinforcing the foundations of security and stability and protecting the overriding interests of the region's peoples.
The meeting reflected continued engagement between Baghdad and Washington as both governments signaled a shared commitment to diplomacy amid ongoing regional uncertainty.