FM Receives Russian Ambassador and Invitation to Participate in the Arab–Russian Forum

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Sunday, 7 June 2026, the Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Elbrus Kutrashev, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Baghdad.

At the outset of the meeting, the Russian Ambassador conveyed the greetings and congratulations of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, H.E. Mr. Sergey Lavrov, to H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein on the renewal of confidence in him as Foreign Minister, wishing him success in carrying out his duties and reaffirming Russia’s commitment to further enhancing the bonds of friendship and cooperation with the Republic of Iraq. H.E. also conveyed the greetings of the Russian Minister of Energy, H.E. Mr. Sergey Tsivilev, who underscored the importance of expanding bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and strategic projects.

The meeting reviewed the course of bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the Russian Federation and discussed ways to enhance cooperation in the political, economic, energy, and investment fields in a manner that serves the mutual interests of the two friendly countries.

The Russian Ambassador also delivered an official invitation to the Minister to participate in the Arab–Russian Forum, scheduled to be held in the Russian Federation at the end of next September, stressing the Forum’s importance in promoting dialogue and cooperation between Russia and the Arab countries.

The two sides further discussed a number of current regional and international developments, exchanging views on the situation in the region and the prevailing security and political challenges. They emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomatic means in addressing crises and promoting security and stability at both the regional and international levels.

For his part, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reaffirmed the Republic of Iraq’s commitment to enhancing its relations with the Russian Federation across various fields in line with the shared interests of both countries. H.E. also praised the existing level of cooperation between the two sides and the role played by Russian companies in a number of vital sectors in Iraq.