FM Meets Qatari FM on Sidelines of Arab League Council Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, met, on Monday, 7 September 2026, with the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, H.E. Mr. Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi, on the sidelines of the 166th Ordinary Session of the Council of the League of Arab States at the ministerial level, being held in the capital, Cairo.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the State of Qatar, ways to enhance and develop them, and joint cooperation in various fields in a manner that serves the common interests of the two countries and their brotherly peoples.

The two sides agreed to continue coordination and arrangements for the visit of Prime Minister, H.E. Mr. Ali Al-Zaidi, to the State of Qatar, in a manner that contributes to strengthening the course of bilateral relations and advancing joint cooperation towards broader horizons.

The two sides also stressed the importance of holding meetings of the Iraqi-Qatari Joint Committee, noting the readiness of a number of memoranda of understanding and agreements that would enhance cooperation between the two countries in a number of fields.

The meeting also addressed developments in the region amid continued tensions and escalation, and the serious repercussions that crises and conflicts have on the security and stability of the countries of the region, their economies, and the interests of their peoples.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein warned of the risks posed by the continuation of wars and the expansion of conflicts, and the grave humanitarian, economic, and security consequences they leave behind, stressing the need to work towards creating space for dialogue and constructive discussion among the parties concerned.

H.E. the Foreign Minister highlighted the importance of leveraging the relations that the countries of the region maintain with various parties, particularly the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, in order to bring positions closer and create conducive conditions for dialogue, in a manner that contributes to reducing tensions and preventing further escalation, leading to peaceful solutions that enhance the security and stability of the region.