Baghdad: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, engaged in a phone call with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov to discuss strengthening bilateral relations and addressing regional developments.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement detailing that the conversation between Hussein and Bayramov focused on reviewing the current state of relations between Iraq and Azerbaijan and exploring ways to enhance cooperation in various fields. The dialogue underscored a mutual interest in fostering closer ties and collaboration.

Furthermore, the phone call addressed critical regional developments, with Fuad Hussein emphasizing the necessity of halting the expansion of conflicts in the region and safeguarding Iraq from potential threats. He stressed the importance of preventing the use of Iraqi airspace in ongoing conflicts, highlighting Iraq’s proactive stance in regional peace efforts.

In addition, the conversation noted Iraq
‘s planned participation in the upcoming climate conference in Baku, slated for this month, marking another step in Iraq’s engagement in international discussions on climate change.