Iran, Iraq Foreign Ministers Discuss Trade and Border Security at UNGA

The foreign ministers of Iran and Iraq met on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, discussing bilateral trade and security cooperation, according to Mehr News Agency.

During the meeting, the two top diplomats stressed that protecting their shared border remains a critical priority for both countries. They also called for more effective joint action against terrorist movements operating in the region, though the report did not specify particular groups, operations or agreements reached during the discussion.

The talks took place amid the broader diplomatic activity that accompanies the annual UN General Assembly gathering, where world leaders and senior officials use the sidelines of the summit to hold bilateral meetings on issues ranging from trade to regional security.

Iran and Iraq share a long border and have a history of cooperation on security matters, particularly concerning the movement of armed groups across the frontier. Trade between the two countries has also been an area of ongoing bilateral engagement, though the report did not provide specific figures or agreements related to trade volumes or new economic initiatives discussed at this meeting.

No further details were provided in the available report regarding a formal joint statement, specific commitments, or a timeline for follow-up talks between the two governments.