Minister of Foreign Affairs and His Jordanian Counterpart Discuss Enhancing Bilateral Cooperation and the Impact of Regional Developments on the Security and Stability of the Region

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, met on Monday, 22 June 2026, with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, H.E. Mr. Ayman Safadi, on the sidelines of the Arab Consultative Meeting and the resumed 165th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, held in Amman, Jordan.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two brotherly countries and ways to further strengthen them across various fields in a manner that serves their mutual interests and enhances cooperation and coordination between Iraq and Jordan. They also reviewed the outcomes of the Trilateral Cooperation Mechanism among Iraq, Egypt, and Jordan.

The two ministers further exchanged views on regional and international developments, particularly the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the region and its impact on the security and stability of regional states. They stressed the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to prevent the further escalation and expansion of the conflict.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein reaffirmed Iraq’s support for the ongoing negotiations between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, hosted by Switzerland, expressing his hope that these efforts would contribute to reducing tensions and enhancing prospects for regional stability.

H.E. the Minister underscored the importance of adopting peaceful solutions and diplomatic dialogue in addressing crises and conflicts, in a manner that preserves the security and stability of the region and spares its peoples further humanitarian and economic consequences.