Qatari Emir invited to attend Arab Summit in Iraq
During his meeting with the Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, in the capital, Doha, Hussein delivered an official invitation from Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid to Al Thani to participate in the upcoming Arab Summit, according to a statement released by the Iraqi Foreign Ministry.
Hussein emphasized that the upcoming summit in Baghdad would serve as an important signal of the strength of Iraqi-Arab ties and that Iraq is currently enjoying extraordinary political and security stability.
The Iraqi foreign minister conveyed his government's optimism that Arab countries would effectively participate in the summit in Baghdad, strengthening Arab cooperation in addressing regional and global issues.
Al Thani highlighted Qatar's keenness to guarantee the success of the Arab Summit, applauding the efforts made by the Iraqi government in this respect and expressing his country's continuous support for promoting stability in Iraq and the region.
In political, economic, and investment-related areas, the two sides talked about how to improve their bilateral ties. Additionally, they discussed the ongoing preparations to sign bilateral agreements that represent the growing ties between Doha and Baghdad.
During the meeting, Hussein discussed the situation in Syria, warning that Iraq is concerned about the continuous escalation in the neighboring country, which might escalate into a larger regional conflict. To limit the situation and promote peaceful solutions, he urged coordinated regional and international actions.
The two ministers also talked about the progress made in the current negotiations between the United States and Iran, expressing optimism that these talks will produce positive outcomes that would help to defuse the situation.
To promote regional stability and both countries' interests, the two parties agreed to strengthen their diplomatic efforts and keep coordinating on regional matters.
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