High-Level Iraqi-Lebanese Talks to Enhance Mutual Cooperation and Bilateral Relations

Prime Minister Ali Falih Al-Zaidi held important telephone talks on Friday, May 15, 2026, with the President of the Lebanese Republic, Joseph Aoun, focusing on ways to elevate bilateral relations between the two sisterly nations. During the call, the Lebanese President extended his congratulations to the Prime Minister on his government gaining the confidence of the Iraqi Parliament, wishing him success in his governmental tenure. The discussions witnessed a mutual emphasis on the necessity of maintaining high-level coordination and expanding the horizons of joint cooperation across various vital sectors, serving the supreme strategic interests of both Iraq and Lebanon and supporting regional stability.