New york: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, met today, Tuesday, with Irish Foreign Minister, Simon Harris, on the sidelines of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly held in New York. The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral relations between Iraq and Ireland, with both ministers emphasizing the importance of developing these ties across various fields to benefit both nations.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the discussions highlighted the mutual intent of both countries to advance cooperation particularly in political, economic, and cultural domains. The ministers underscored the necessity of activating dialogue channels between their respective official institutions to facilitate this cooperation.

The Irish Foreign Minister, Simon Harris, conveyed Ireland’s eagerness to bolster relations with Iraq. He noted that the Irish government is prepared to support joint initiatives and strengthen partnerships that are grounded in respect and mutual interests.