Iraqi PM reaffirms commitment to Lebanon's stability

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al-Sudani on Tuesday reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to Lebanon’s stability, sovereignty, and rejection of external aggression during a meeting with Lebanese Labor Minister Mohammad Haidar in Baghdad.

The two discussed enhancing bilateral ties, focusing on economic cooperation, investment, telecommunications, and facilitating private sector engagement. They also agreed to activate the Iraqi-Lebanese Business Council and improve labor coordination between the countries. Haidar emphasized Lebanon’s interest in building a constructive partnership with Iraq to advance mutual economic interests, according to Xinhua.