Saudi Crown Prince Meets Iraqi PM in Riyadh to Discuss Regional Security

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman held a meeting with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi in Riyadh on Wednesday. The two leaders reviewed developments across the region during their discussion.

Condemnation of Airport Attack

Al-Zaidi expressed the Iraqi government’s condemnation of the targeting of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh. He stated Iraq’s rejection of any actions that harm civilians or civilian facilities during conflicts, noting such acts threaten regional security and stability.

The Iraqi Prime Minister reaffirmed Baghdad’s fixed stance against allowing its territory to serve as a launchpad for attacks or activities that compromise the security of the Kingdom and other regional nations. He emphasized Iraq’s commitment to adhering to principles of good neighborliness and respecting the sovereignty of Iraq and friendly brotherly states.

Strengthening Bilateral Ties

The meeting also covered aspects of Iraqi-Saudi relations and ways to bolster them across various fields. A key focus was enhancing security coordination between the two countries to address any emerging regional security challenges.

Mohammed bin Salman confirmed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Iraqi government’s efforts to strengthen dialogue aimed at achieving stability in the region.