Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives Copy of Credentials of New Austrian Ambassador to Iraq

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein received, on Thursday, 13 August 2026, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Baghdad, a copy of the credentials of H.E. Mr. Axel Weich as the new Ambassador of the Republic of Austria to the Republic of Iraq.

The Minister welcomed the new Ambassador, wishing him success in carrying out his diplomatic duties, and affirmed Iraq’s keenness to develop bilateral relations with the Republic of Austria and strengthen cooperation and coordination between the two countries in various areas of mutual interest.

For his part, H.E. Ambassador Axel Weich expressed his appreciation for the warm reception, affirming his aspiration to work towards further strengthening Iraqi–Austrian relations and broadening avenues of cooperation in a manner that serves the shared interests of the two countries and their friendly peoples.