Iraqi PM to Visit Syria
The visit follows an earlier message through Iraqi intelligence and will focus on border security, counterterrorism and trade ties.
- On Wednesday, Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Damascus for an official visit to Syria, marking the first such trip by an Iraqi premier since the fall of the Assad regime in December 2024.
- An official message sent earlier this year through Iraq's National Intelligence Service set the stage for normalized bilateral contacts and joint security assessments between the two countries.
- Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa reported that commercial traffic between the nations has surged significantly, including more than 100,000 transit trucks and 40,000 import and export trucks over the previous seven months.
- Addressing internal security, Sharaa declared the "decision of war and peace must remain in the hands of the state," expressing support for Zaidi's efforts to combat corruption and curb armed groups.
- Regional security for Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Israel hinges on stabilizing Iraq and Syria, where uncontrolled militia activity remains a persistent concern for broader Middle Eastern stability.
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The Iraqi Prime Minister and Al-Jolani held a meeting in Damascus today.
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President Ahmed Al-Shara ' a received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zadi and his accompanying delegation at Damascus International Airport today.
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