Iran’s Pezeshkian meets Iraqi prime minister in New York to discuss bilateral ties
The two leaders held talks on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly session.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi in New York, where the two leaders held talks on bilateral relations and regional issues on the sidelines of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly.
The meeting is among a series of bilateral discussions taking place between world leaders during the UN’s annual high-level gathering, which has drawn heads of state and government to New York for a packed schedule of speeches and side meetings.
Details of the specific topics discussed beyond general ties and regional matters were not disclosed following the meeting.
Continuing regional engagement
Iran and Iraq maintain extensive economic and political ties, and meetings between senior officials from the two countries occur regularly, including on the margins of international gatherings such as the UN General Assembly.
No further announcements were made regarding any agreements or joint statements following the talks.
Sources
- Pezeshkian meets Iraqi PM in New York to discuss ties, region — Mehr News (Iran)
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