October 19, 2026
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates, Yousef Raji, met with his Iraqi counterpart, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Fuad Hussein, on the sidelines of his participation in the fifty-second session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation, which is being held in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. The meeting discussed ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries, in addition to discussing the most prominent developments on the regional scene.
For his part, the Iraqi Minister appreciated Lebanon’s participation in the meeting, stressing the depth and strength of the brotherly relations that bring the two countries together, and stressing Baghdad’s constant keenness to consolidate frameworks of joint cooperation in various fields.
On the other hand, Minister Raji expressed his thanks and appreciation for the Iraqi positions in continuous support of Lebanon. He also congratulated his Iraqi counterpart on the occasion of the completion of the formation of the new government, praising the reform steps it includes, and the efforts to combat corruption, as well as the efforts to limit weapons to the state.
