Riyadh, Baghdad Stress Need to Prevent Iraq from Being Used as Launchpad for Attacks

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and his Iraqi counterpart Fuad Hussein met in Amman on Wednesday, emphasizing the strong ties between their nations. They highlighted the necessity of supporting Iraq's interests and its relationships with other Arab and Muslim countries to foster development and stability.

A key point of their discussion was the imperative to prevent Iraqi territory and resources from being exploited for aggressive actions against neighboring states. This agreement underscores a shared commitment to regional security and preventing Iraq from becoming a conduit for conflict.

The meeting took place within the broader context of an Arab Islamic ministerial gathering in the Jordanian capital. This larger forum addressed the ongoing situation in Jerusalem and the sensitive status of its holy sites, bringing together foreign ministers from various Arab nations, the Secretary-General of the Arab League, and representatives from Indonesia, Pakistan, Türkiye, and Malaysia.

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preventing Iraqi territory and capabilities from being used as a “means for aggression against its neighbors.”