Head of Arab Department Discusses Regional Developments and Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation with Chargé d’Affaires of Saudi Embassy

The Head of Arab Department Mr. Osama Mahdi Ghanem received the Chargé d’Affaires of the Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Mr. Saeed Al-Qahtani at the headquarters of the Foreign Ministry in Baghdad.

The meeting touched on the current regional developments, especially the situations in Gaza and Syria, where both parties affirmed their support for the unity of Syria and respect for their right to self-determination. As well they underlined the need to maintain bilateral relations and enhance joint cooperation between the two brotherly countries across various areas.

During the meeting the head of Arab Department received official notes verbales from the Saudi Embassy, ​​which included a request to support the candidacy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for membership in the Council of the International Maritime Organization for the period 2026-2027, in addition to its re-nomination for membership in the Board of Directors of the Universal Postal Union and its Postal Operations Council for the period 2026-2029.