Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian congratulated Ali Faleh al Zaidi on securing a vote of confidence from the Iraqi parliament and assuming office as the country’s new prime minister.
In a message written in Arabic and posted on his X account, President Pezeshkian welcomed the formation of Iraq’s new government and expressed hope that the new administration would usher in a new phase of strategic cooperation between the two countries.
He highlighted the deep-rooted and historic ties between the Iranian and Iraqi peoples, noting that these longstanding bonds provide a solid foundation for expanding collaboration across a wide range of areas.
The Iranian president also reaffirmed that Iran will continue, as in the past, to stand alongside the government and people of Iraq in supporting development, prosperity, and efforts to strengthen stability and security in the region.