Iraqi PM Meets Saudi Crown Prince in Riyadh, Reaffirms Opposition to Using Iraq as a Launchpad for Attacks

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Faleh al-Zaidi met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud in Riyadh on Wednesday to discuss regional developments and ways to strengthen coordination in support of regional security and stability.

According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Media Office, the meeting addressed the latest regional developments and efforts to coordinate positions in response to challenges threatening the security and stability of the region.

Al-Zaidi condemned the attack on King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, stressing the Iraqi government’s rejection of attacks targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure during conflicts, warning that such actions undermine regional security and stability.

The Iraqi prime minister reaffirmed Baghdad’s firm position that Iraqi territory must not be used as a launchpad for attacks against Saudi Arabia or other countries in the region. He also emphasized Iraq’s commitment to good-neighborly relations and respect for the sovereignty of Iraq and friendly and neighboring states.

The two sides also reviewed Iraqi-Saudi relations and discussed opportunities to expand cooperation across various sectors, particularly in security coordination to address regional challenges. For his part, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed Saudi Arabia’s support for the Iraqi government’s efforts to promote dialogue and strengthen regional stability.