Foreign Minister Affirms Political Stability in Iraq as a Priority During High-Level Meeting in Munich

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, participated on Friday, 13 February 2026, in a high-level roundtable entitled “Paths to Peace: The Growing Role of the Gulf States in Conflict Resolution,” convened on the sidelines of the 2026 Munich Security Conference.

The meeting was organized by the Gulf Research Center in cooperation with the International Crisis Group, and brought together a number of foreign and defense ministers from various countries, as well as representatives of prominent international companies and experts specializing in political and security affairs.

Discussions focused on several key themes, foremost among them the future trajectories of Gulf diplomacy, mechanisms for coordination with international and regional actors, as well as perspectives on crisis management and an assessment of the effectiveness of the Gulf role amid the rapid transformations shaping the international system.

In his intervention, the Minister reviewed recent developments in Iraq’s political landscape, particularly the electoral process and the constitutional entitlements related to government formation. H.E. emphasized the importance of consolidating political stability and strengthening the work of constitutional institutions in support of the country’s democratic path.

The Minister also addressed regional developments, referring to the prospects of either escalation or the continuation of the negotiating track between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran.

H.E. stressed that the entire region is closely monitoring the outcomes of these negotiations, given the potential risks of renewed escalation and the outbreak of military confrontation should they fail. H.E. underscored the sensitivity of the current phase and the need to intensify diplomatic efforts and prioritize dialogue in order to avoid further tensions.

This meeting comes within the framework of ongoing international dialogues aimed at promoting multilateral diplomacy and expanding regional and international cooperation in support of security and stability.