Foreign Minister Receives Copy of Credentials of New Russian Ambassador to Iraq

H.E. Foreign Minister Mr. Fuad Hussein received, on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, a copy of the credentials of the new Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Timur Pechatkin, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs headquarters in Baghdad.

H.E. the Minister welcomed the new Russian Ambassador, wishing him success in the performance of his diplomatic duties. H.E. the Minister also emphasised the depth of the historic ties between the two friendly countries and Iraq’s commitment to continuing to develop these relations and strengthen bilateral cooperation across various fields in a manner that serves their mutual interests.

H.E. the Minister also commended the efforts of the former Russian Ambassador, H.E. Mr. Elbrus Kutrashev, in strengthening bilateral relations and advancing cooperation and coordination between the two countries during his tenure in Iraq.

The meeting also addressed preparations for the Iraqi-Russian Joint Committee meetings, scheduled to take place at the end of this year. H.E. the Minister emphasised the importance of thorough preparations to enhance economic, trade and investment cooperation and open up new avenues for partnership between the two countries.

For his part, the new Russian Ambassador expressed his thanks and appreciation for the warm reception, affirming his commitment to strengthening the relations of friendship and cooperation between the Republic of Iraq and the Russian Federation and continuing to develop them in a manner that serves the mutual interests of both countries.