Baghdad:Head of the Reconstruction and Development Coalition, Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani, engaged in discussions with the Iranian Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammed Kazem Al-Sadiq, focusing on regional developments and bilateral relations.

According to Iraqi News Agency, the meeting highlighted the prospects for enhancing relations between Iraq and Iran across various sectors. The discussions also addressed the consequences of halted air traffic between the two nations.

They examined the impact of US Treasury Department sanctions on Iranian airlines, particularly concerning the rights of Iraqi patients and students living in Iran. Al-Sudani expressed Iraq’s commitment to fostering relations with Iran and neighboring countries, advocating for dialogue and de-escalation amid ongoing regional crises.

Furthermore, Al-Sudani stressed the necessity of economic integration to bolster security and stability throughout the region. The Iranian ambassador, in turn, lauded Iraq’s efforts to mediate regional dialogue and acknowledged Iraq’s progress towards political and security stability.