INA–Baghdad
Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received an invitation to visit Germany on Thursday.
The Prime Minister's Media Office stated in a press release received by the Iraqi News Agency (INA) that "Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi received the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Iraq, Daniel Krieber."
"During the meeting, al-Zaidi received a congratulatory message from German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on the formation of the new government, along with an invitation to visit Germany. The message also emphasized the importance of developing and strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries in various fields, particularly in the development, energy, and economic sectors," according to the statement.
"The meeting addressed developments in the region, stressing the need to work towards supporting regional stability, maintaining dialogue, and pursuing diplomatic solutions that preserve regional security and enhance stability," the statement added.