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The Saudi Press Agency reported that Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi at al-Yamamah Palace where the two officials examined regional developments in depth. They coordinated on steps to enhance security and stability across the area while reviewing the full scope of Saudi-Iraqi relations. Al-Zaidi used the occasion to present his government’s perspective on recent incidents that have strained the region. The encounter reflects the sustained high-level dialogue that has come to define ties between Riyadh and Baghdad.
According to a statement from the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Media Office carried by the Iraqi News Agency, Al-Zaidi expressed strong condemnation of the attack targeting King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh as well as all acts that harm civilians and civilian infrastructure during conflicts. The prime minister described such actions as a direct threat to regional security and stability that cannot be tolerated. He highlighted Iraq’s firm position against allowing its territory to be used as a launchpad for any attacks or activities that threaten the security of Saudi Arabia or other countries in the region. The Iraqi News Agency noted that this stance aligns with Baghdad’s broader diplomatic posture toward its neighbors.
The Saudi Press Agency stated that Al-Zaidi reaffirmed Iraq’s commitment to the principles of good neighborliness and respect for the sovereignty of the Kingdom and brotherly nations. This declaration came as the leaders addressed ways to prevent further escalation that could destabilize the wider Middle East. The Iraqi News Agency added that the prime minister returned to Baghdad later that day after concluding the visit which marked the start of his Gulf tour.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman emphasized the Kingdom’s keenness to strengthen cooperation with Iraq across various fields with a particular focus on security coordination according to the Saudi Press Agency. The Crown Prince expressed Saudi Arabia’s support for Iraqi government efforts to promote dialogue and achieve stability throughout the region. These remarks build directly on earlier communications including a message of congratulations the Crown Prince sent to Al-Zaidi upon his appointment as prime minister in September as the Saudi Press Agency documented at the time.
The Iraqi News Agency reported that the talks addressed coordination to counter threats that have included strikes on Saudi civilian facilities in recent weeks. A September assault on King Khalid International Airport resulted in casualties and temporary disruption before operations resumed the Saudi Civil Aviation Authority said in a statement monitored by the Iraqi News Agency. Such incidents have underscored the urgency of the security partnership that both sides continue to develop through regular consultations. The discussions also touched on economic ties that have expanded alongside the political alignment.
The Saudi Press Agency noted that the meeting concluded with agreement to maintain momentum in joint initiatives that serve the interests of both peoples and the region at large. Al-Zaidi’s visit produced a clear convergence on the need for unified responses to challenges that transcend borders. Officials from both delegations contributed expertise on implementation of prior understandings reached in earlier rounds of engagement.
