Baghdad: Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi made a phone call today to former Prime Minister Ibrahim al-Jaafari to inquire about his health. The conversation focused on al-Jaafari’s well-being and his contributions to the nation.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, the Prime Minister’s Media Office released a statement highlighting the details of the call. Al-Zaidi expressed his wishes for al-Jaafari’s speedy recovery and acknowledged his national role and contributions to building the new Iraq.