The Iraqi Prime Minister, Ali Faleh al-Zaidi, is set to depart for Turkey and Saudi Arabia following recent diplomatic tours to Washington and Tehran, aiming to sign a series of agreements in the fields of economy, energy, and bilateral relations.

Al-Zaidi is scheduled to arrive in Ankara on Tuesday accompanied by a high-level government delegation. 

According to a source within the Council of Ministers, talks will be held with senior Turkish officials to discuss expanding bilateral relations, with a specific focus on economy, trade, oil, energy, and shared water management issues. 

PM to Meet Saudi Crown Prince for Economic Talks 

Following the conclusion of this visit, al-Zaidi will head to Riyadh on Thursday to meet with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud and other senior Saudi officials. 

The primary focus of those discussions will be developing political and economic ties between Baghdad and Riyadh across various sectors.

Al-Zaidi to Finalize Economic Agreements in Turkey and Saudi Arabia 

In both Turkey and Saudi Arabia, al-Zaidi is scheduled to finalize a number of agreements and memorandums of understanding with relevant parties.

This diplomatic push is viewed as a strategic effort to strengthen Iraq's economic and political standing within the region.

Recent Wave of U.S. and Iran Accords 

These upcoming summits come at a time when the Prime Minister has undertaken several critical international trips this month. 

On July 13, he conducted an official visit to the United States, signing 48 economic agreements and memorandums of understanding. 

Following his trip to Washington, he traveled to Iran on July 23 to hold diplomatic talks with regional leadership. 

During his time in Tehran, he finalized the signing of one major bilateral agreement and three strategic memorandums.