Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and Lebanese Prime Minister Chair Joint Talks Between the Two Countries ••••• Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam chaired the joint talks between the two countries, which commenced today, Sunday, in Baghdad, in the presence of a number of ministers from both countries. The talks focused on ways to strengthen bilateral relations across various economic, political, and security fields. They also explored prospects for advancing the partnership between the two brotherly countries in a manner that contributes to promoting comprehensive and sustainable development and serves the interests of the Iraqi and Lebanese peoples. The Prime Minister affirmed the depth of the relationship between Iraq and Lebanon, the commitment to further developing it, and the importance of establishing fruitful economic partnerships across various development sectors. The Prime Minister also stressed the importance of joint coordination between the two countries to address the challenges facing the region and to support bilateral cooperation aimed at reinforcing regional stability, reducing tensions, and ending conflicts. ••••• Media Office of the Prime Minister July 26, 2026