Iraqi PM, US Envoy Discuss Efforts to Ease Regional Tensions

ERBIL (Kurdistan24) – Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi and Tom Barrack, US President Donald Trump's Special Envoy to Iraq, on Thursday discussed bilateral relations and regional developments, emphasizing the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to ease tensions and prevent further escalation, according to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister's Media Office.

Their meeting addressed relations between Baghdad and Washington, including prospects for strengthening their partnership and expanding economic and investment cooperation to serve mutual interests and support development.

The two sides also discussed regional developments and challenges facing regional security and stability, stressing the need to intensify diplomatic efforts to ease tensions, contain crises, and prevent conflicts from spreading.

The meeting followed a telephone conversation between al-Zaidi and US President Donald Trump earlier on Thursday, during which the two leaders discussed regional developments, security conditions, and prospects for future cooperation.

According to a separate statement from the Prime Minister's Office, both leaders underscored the importance of coordination and consultation between Baghdad and Washington in addressing regional challenges.

During the call, al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to respecting state sovereignty and ensuring that Iraqi territory is not used as a launching point for attacks against neighboring countries. He also emphasized peaceful solutions and constructive dialogue as essential to safeguarding regional security and stability.

The two leaders concluded by stressing the importance of maintaining communication and coordinating positions on issues of mutual interest to strengthen bilateral relations.