FM Meets Bulgarian Counterpart to Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Regional Developments

H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, met on Thursday, 24 September 2026, with H.E. Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria, Ms Velislava Petrova-Chamova, on the sidelines of their participation in the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

The meeting discussed bilateral relations between the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Bulgaria and ways to develop them and strengthen joint cooperation in various fields. Mr Fuad Hussein affirmed that Iraq had decided to appoint an ambassador to the Republic of Bulgaria, which would contribute to strengthening diplomatic representation and expanding the prospects for cooperation between the two countries.

The two sides also discussed the latest developments in the region and the security and economic challenges it faces, underscoring the importance of continuing coordination and consultations on issues of common interest and supporting efforts aimed at reducing tensions and enhancing security and stability at the regional and international levels.

At the conclusion of the meeting, the two sides signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation and Coordination in the Field of Political Consultations between the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq and the Republic of Bulgaria, providing an institutional framework for enhancing dialogue and regular consultations between the two countries.

The MoU comes within the framework of developing mechanisms for political dialogue and strengthening bilateral cooperation between Iraq and Bulgaria, particularly in the economic, trade, investment, and transport fields, as well as other areas of common interest.