His Highness Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah, the Saudi Minister of Foreign Affairs , received a telephone call today from His Excellency Dr. Fuad Mohammed Hussein, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq. These discussions come within the framework of ongoing coordination and continuous consultation between the two brotherly countries regarding various issues of common interest.
During the call, aspects of bilateral relations and ways to enhance them in various fields were reviewed, in addition to discussing regional and international developments and their repercussions, and the efforts made regarding them to enhance security and stability in the region.
The depth of Saudi-Iraqi relations
These talks are of particular importance given the remarkable development in Saudi-Iraqi relations in recent years. Through the Saudi-Iraqi Coordination Council, the two countries seek to broaden their relations to serve the interests of both nations. Saudi Arabia and Iraq are fundamental pillars of Arab national security, making coordination between them a strategic necessity for confronting current challenges.
Joint coordination to address regional challenges
This contact comes at a sensitive time for the Middle East and the world, as there is a growing need to intensify joint diplomatic efforts to contain crises and spare the region the risks of escalation. Saudi diplomacy plays a pivotal role in leading efforts to de-escalate tensions, in cooperation with regional and international partners, foremost among them the Republic of Iraq, which represents a strategic depth for the Kingdom.
The importance of ongoing political consultation
The contact between Prince Faisal bin Farhan and Dr. Fuad Hussein reflects the keenness of the leaderships in both countries to keep communication channels open for the exchange of visions and perspectives. Both sides consistently emphasize the necessity of prioritizing dialogue and political solutions to existing crises, whether regional or international, in order to ensure the protection of peoples and their resources.
These active diplomatic moves indicate the leading role that Riyadh and Baghdad are playing in shaping a more stable future for the region, as their visions coincide on many political, security and economic issues, which enhances the chances of success for initiatives aimed at achieving peace and sustainable development.
