Baghdad: The Foreign Minister emphasizes the need for continued communication and coordination between Iraq and the League of Arab States. Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein and Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy discussed on Sunday the Amman Conference on Jerusalem, scheduled for next Wednesday. Hussein emphasized the need for continued communication and coordination between Iraq and the Arab League.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Ministry stated in a press release that "Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein discussed today, Sunday, during a telephone call with Arab League Secretary-General Nabil Fahmy, ways to enhance joint Arab action and coordination regarding the most prominent issues and challenges facing the region." The statement added that "the Minister began the call by reiterating his congratulations to Nabil Fahmy on his selection as Secretary-General of the Arab League, wishing him success in his duties in a way that contributes to strengthening the role of the Arab League and consolidating joint Arab action."

The statement further noted that "the two sides discussed the Amman Conference on Jerusalem, scheduled for next Wednesday, and stressed the importance of the conference's outcomes in supporting the city of Jerusalem and bolstering Arab and Islamic efforts aimed at protecting its identity and status."

He added that "the two sides discussed Iraqi-Gulf relations," explaining that they "emphasized the importance of continuing to develop these relations in a way that serves common interests and contributes to strengthening regional stability and cooperation."

For his part, the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, according to the statement, stressed "the importance of unifying efforts and strengthening collective Arab action to confront the major challenges facing the region."

Meanwhile, Hussein affirmed "the necessity of continued communication and coordination between Iraq and the General Secretariat of the League of Arab States in various fields, stemming from a commitment to supporting joint Arab action and enhancing cooperation in a way that serves the interests of Arab states and their peoples."