Baghdad: Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani has departed the capital, Baghdad, en route to Riyadh to participate in the joint Arab and Islamic summit. The summit is set to address the recent aggression impacting Gaza and Lebanon.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, al-Sudani’s participation highlights Iraq’s commitment to engaging with regional partners on issues of mutual concern. The summit aims to bring together Arab and Islamic nations to discuss and coordinate responses to the ongoing aggression in the region, focusing on the situations in Gaza and Lebanon.