Pakistan, Iraq pledge closer ties during COP31 meeting

Pakistan and Iraq on Thursday reaffirmed their longstanding brotherly relations, rooted in shared faith, historical bonds and strong people-to-people contacts, during a meeting between Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Iraqi President Nizar Mohammed Saeed Amidi on the sidelines of the 31st COP31.

The two leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive momentum in bilateral relations and underscored the importance of sustained high-level exchanges and institutional engagement.

PM Shehbaz congratulated Amidi and the people of Iraq on the successful conduct of parliamentary elections and the formation of the new government.

He also reaffirmed Pakistan’s steadfast support for Iraq’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, national unity and stability.

The two sides reviewed the full spectrum of bilateral cooperation, with particular focus on trade, investment, manpower, reconstruction, agriculture and defence.

The prime minister appreciated Iraq’s facilitation for Pakistani Zaireen and invited President Amidi to visit Pakistan at a mutually convenient time.

The leaders also exchanged views on regional and international developments and reaffirmed their commitment to close coordination at multilateral forums.