Saudi FM arrives in Iraq to boost relations

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Bin Farhan arrived in Baghdad today for talks with Iraqi officials on ways of improving bilateral relations.

Bin Farhan was welcomed by Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammed Shia Al-Sudani. They discussed Iraqi-Saudi relations and “explored prospects for further development in various fields,” the Iraqi premier’s office said in a statement.

The two sides also reviewed “key developments in the region, including the ongoing [Israeli] aggression on Gaza,” the statement said, stressing the importance of joint Arab efforts and coordination of Arab and international action to halt the onslaught.

A Saudi Foreign Ministry statement earlier said that during the visit, Bin Farhan will explore ways to strengthen relations between Riyadh and Baghdad in various areas.

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