Iranian and Iraqi Foreign Ministers Conduct Separate High-Level Diplomatic Visits in Region
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Baghdad for official consultations, while Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein began his first trip to Syria since the change in leadership there.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi visited Baghdad on Sunday, June 28, 2026, for an official visit. According to en.mehrnews.com, Araghchi held consultations with senior Iraqi officials regarding bilateral relations and regional developments. During these talks, Araghchi coordinated with Iraqi authorities for commemoration ceremonies for the 'martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution' at holy sites in Iraq. Additionally, reported by presstv, Araghchi urged collective regional security during his discussions in Baghdad.
In a separate development, Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein began his first trip to Syria since the December 2024 ouster of Bashar al-Assad, according to alarabiya. Hussein is scheduled to meet with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani, and Energy Minister Mohammad al-Bashir. The stated purpose of the visit is to deepen joint cooperation in political, security, economic, and trade fields, as well as to strengthen coordination on regional and international developments.
Relations between Iraq and Syria changed after Bashar al-Assad left power. Iraq's approach to Ahmed al-Sharaa shifted from cautious to cooperative regarding trade and security. Iraq is seeking to bolster trade and security cooperation with Syria as it emerges from years of civil war.
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