Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Zaydi met with the Crown Prince of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Prince Mohammed bin Salman, in the city of Riyadh on Wednesday.
During the meeting, the latest regional developments and coordination between the two countries to strengthen regional security and stability were discussed and reviewed.
The Iraqi prime minister strongly condemned the attacks on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and stated: “Any attack on civilians and civilian facilities is a threat to regional security.”
Zaydi reaffirmed Iraq’s firm position of not allowing its territory to be used for any aggression against the security of Saudi Arabia and the countries of the region, while expressing Iraq’s commitment to the principles of good-neighborliness and respect for the sovereignty of states.
In another part of the meeting, relations between Baghdad and Riyadh and ways to develop them in all fields were examined; particular emphasis was placed on security cooperation between the two countries to confront regional security challenges. For his part, the Saudi Crown Prince announced the kingdom’s support for the efforts of the Iraqi government to strengthen dialogue and achieve stability in the region.
