Baghdad: Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs Fuad Hussein stressed the importance of enhancing regional stability as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that Hussein met with the Secretary-General of the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia (CICA), Kairat Saribay. They discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the fields of digitization and transportation infrastructure development, aligning with the conference’s objectives to consolidate trust and strengthen partnerships among Asian countries.

Saribay indicated that the next CICA summit will be held in Azerbaijan in 2026, with ministerial meetings on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly preceding it. He praised Iraq’s commitment to paying its financial dues to the conference and appreciated its active role in discussing common issues.

For his part, the Foreign Minister stressed the importance of enhancing regional stability as a fundamental pillar for achieving sustainable development. He emphasized that Iraq is a pivotal country in counterterrorism efforts, contributing to creating a secure environment that supports economic and security cooperation among member states.

The meeting also discussed ways to enhance cooperation within the framework of CICA, serving the common interests of member states and contributing to enhancing integration in the fields of technology and infrastructure, in line with the conference’s vision to achieve development and prosperity in the Asian continent.