In a meeting in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised the strong relations between Tehran and Baghdad in all fields. He emphasized the importance of security cooperation between the two countries, stating that deepening such cooperation would enhance bilateral relations, particularly in economic ties.
Araghchi reiterated that Iran considers Iraq’s security as its own and expressed hope for sustainable security in the border areas through the full implementation of the security agreement. He highlighted the efforts made during President Masoud Pezeshkian’s recent trip to Iraq in advancing agreements and expanding bilateral ties.
Iraqi National Security Advisor Qasim al-Araji updated Araghchi on the progress in implementing the security agreement between Tehran and Baghdad, affirming Iraq’s commitment to its full implementation. Al-Araji emphasized the strong bilateral relations between Iran and Iraq and stated that any threat against Iran would be addressed by the central government in Baghdad and the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
The security pact between Tehran and Baghdad was signed in 2023, with a focus on disarming separatist terrorist groups targeting Iran. During President Pezeshkian’s visit to Iraq, he stressed the importance of implementing the security pact to combat terrorism and safeguard the interests of both nations.