Undersecretary for Multilateral and Legal Affairs Meets Finnish Ambassador to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments

The Undersecretary of the Foreign Ministry for Multilateral and Legal Affairs, Ambassador Shorsh Khalid Saeed, received the Finnish Ambassador to Baghdad Ms. Anu Saarela, at the Ministry’s headquarters on June 22, 2025.

During the meeting, they discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Iraq and Finland across various areas, particularly economic, political, and commercial. In addition, the Undersecretary emphasized the importance of developing cooperation between Iraq and European Union countries, given the security and political stability in Iraq, calling on Finnish companies to participate in investment projects and infrastructure reconstruction.

As well the meeting addressed the dangerous developments in the Middle East and the ongoing military escalation that poses a threat to regional peace and security. Undersecretary Saeed affirmed Iraq’s unswerving position calling for respect for the sovereignty of states, emphasizing that military solutions cannot be a substitute for dialogue and diplomacy.