Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his Iraqi counterpart Nizar Amedi have called for stronger bilateral relations and expanded cooperation between their countries. The two presidents met on the sidelines of the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Türkiye on Wednesday, reviewing the latest developments in bilateral ties. They emphasized the need to strengthen constructive engagement, expand joint cooperation and make greater use of each country’s capacities in various fields.