Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister Visits Tunisia for Bilateral Talks
At the invitation of Mohamed Ben Ayed, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Hussein Bahr AlUloom, Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister in charge of Bilateral Relations, paid a working visit to Tunisia on October 27-28, 2025. The visit aimed to hold the second session of Political Consultations between the Republic of Tunisia and the Republic of Iraq.
Meeting with Tunisian Foreign Minister
At the beginning of his visit, the Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister met with Mohamed Ali Nafti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad. This meeting was an opportunity to acknowledge the fraternal and historical ties between the two brotherly peoples and express satisfaction with the level of Tunisian-Iraqi cooperation, which has experienced significant growth over the past two years.
Bilateral Consultations
The Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, along with the Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister, chaired a consultation session on Monday, October 27, 2025, at the International Academy of Diplomacy in Tunis. This session allowed for an evaluation of the evolution of bilateral cooperation and discussion of matters of common interest.
Strengthening Bilateral Relations
The consultations reaffirmed the commitment of both parties to translate the strong political will of the leaders of the two brotherly countries into action, aiming to consolidate and elevate their fraternal and cooperative relations to the highest level. This was also an opportunity to acknowledge the dynamism of Tunisian-Iraqi relations and review existing areas of cooperation between the two countries. In this context, both parties emphasized the need to capitalize on promising opportunities for cooperation in various sectors, such as energy, industry, transportation, tourism, and agriculture.
Addressing Regional Challenges
The discussions also addressed the challenges posed by rapid international and regional developments and the resulting need for close coordination between the two parties to address them, thereby contributing to strengthening the pillars of security and stability in the region. A significant convergence of views was noted on all issues discussed, particularly the Palestinian cause. In this context, the Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad emphasized Tunisia's principled position in support of the brotherly Palestinian people, their right to self-determination, and their struggle to recover all their legitimate historical rights and establish an independent state on all their land with Al-Quds Al-Sharif as its capital.
