Saudi Arabia and Iraq confirm the strengthening of security cooperation in the face of regional challenges

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Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan received a phone call from Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Iraq Fuad Hussein, during which they reviewed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to enhance cooperation between them in various fields, especially the security field, in a way that contributes to dealing with the current regional challenges.

The call also addressed the recent terrorist attacks that affected areas in the Kingdom, where the Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the Iraqi government’s condemnation of these attacks and its rejection of all harm to civilians and civilian facilities, stressing Iraq’s firm position not to allow its lands to be used as a launching pad for any attacks or actions that affect the security of the Kingdom and the countries of the region.

For his part, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan affirmed the Kingdom’s support for the Iraqi government’s efforts aimed at reducing tension and continuing joint work with neighboring countries, which contributes to enhancing security and stability in the region.