Baghdad: President of the Republic, Dr. Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid, congratulated Pope Leo XIV on his election as Supreme Pontiff and Pope of the Catholic Church. The President expressed his sentiments in a recent statement.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the President emphasized the importance of the relationship between Iraq and the Vatican. He highlighted the commitment to strengthening cooperation and joint action to promote security, stability, and coexistence while rejecting wars and conflicts globally.