Following Trump’s call, al-Zaidi receives Barack in Baghdad.

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi discussed with Tom Barrack, US President Donald Trump’s special envoy to Iraq, on Thursday evening the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, contain crises, and prevent the spread of conflicts.

This came during Al-Zaidi’s reception of Barak at his office in Baghdad, according to a statement issued by the Prime Minister’s Media Office and received by Shafaq News Agency.

During the meeting, bilateral relations between Iraq and the United States were discussed, as well as prospects for developing the partnership between the two countries and raising the levels of cooperation in the economic and investment fields, in order to achieve mutual interests and support the development process. Iraqeconomic reports

The meeting also addressed developments in the region, the challenges facing regional security and stability, and the importance of intensifying diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions, contain crises, and prevent the spread of conflicts.

This comes about an hour after a phone call made by al-Zaidi to US President Donald Trump, during which they discussed the latest developments in the region, security developments, and prospects for the next phase.

The call addressed the importance of coordination and consultation between the two countries regarding current challenges, working to support regional stability, and prioritizing dialogue and diplomacy in addressing crises, in order to contain tensions and prevent the escalation of conflict.

Al-Zaydi stressed Iraq’s position calling for respect for the sovereignty of countries, not using its territory as a launching pad for attacks on neighboring countries, and the need to adopt peaceful solutions and constructive dialogue in order to preserve the security of the region and the stability of its peoples.

Shafaq.com