Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held talks in Baghdad on Sunday, aiming to build strong economic partnerships and coordinate on regional stability challenges. 

According to al-Zaidi’s Media Office, the ministerial-level talks centered on expanding bilateral ties across key economic, political, and security sectors.

Strategic Push for Sustainable Development 

Both leaderships examined ways to progress their state partnership "in a manner that contributes to promoting comprehensive and sustainable development and serves the interests of the Iraqi and Lebanese peoples."

Al-Zaidi affirmed the depth of the relationship between Iraq and Lebanon, the commitment to further developing it, and the importance of establishing fruitful economic partnerships across various development sectors.

Earlier, the official spokesperson for the Iraqi government, Haider al-Aboudi, stated that the talks would explore ways to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation pathways in development and energy sectors, as well as discuss regional and international issues of common interest. 

Al-Zaidi Urges Coordination to Counter Regional Tensions 

Regarding regional issues, the Prime Minister further stressed the importance of joint coordination to address challenges, reduce tensions, and support bilateral cooperation aimed at reinforcing stability.

The meeting takes place, coinciding with heightened U.S.-Iran friction and broader regional instability.

Meanwhile, the Lebanon-Israel situation is governed by a U.S.-brokered framework for an Israeli military withdrawal and the deployment of the Lebanese Armed Forces to the southern border. However, sporadic airstrikes continue, and Hezbollah has rejected the peace terms and disarmament conditions, creating significant security challenges.