FM Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Activating Joint Committee with Tunisian Counterpart

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Fuad Hussein, received on Sunday, 18 October 2026, Tunisia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration and Tunisians Abroad, Mr Mohamed Ali Nafti, on the sidelines of his participation in the 52nd Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Member States of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), held in Baghdad.

The Tunisian Minister congratulated Mr Fuad Hussein on Iraq’s assumption of the presidency of the current session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers.

The two sides discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Iraq and Tunisia and activate the work of the joint committee between the two countries, underscoring the importance of continuing cooperation in the trade, security and political fields. In this regard, Mr Fuad Hussein stated that a new Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq to the Republic of Tunisia would be appointed soon, contributing to stronger diplomatic communication and broader prospects for joint cooperation.

The meeting also addressed key regional and international issues of mutual concern, with both sides exchanging views on the latest developments.