Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Meets Dutch Counterpart in Munich, Discusses Bilateral Cooperation and Regional Developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, met on Friday, 13 February 2026, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and Minister for Asylum and Migration, H.E. Mr. David van Weel, and his accompanying delegation, on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference.

During the meeting, the two sides reviewed bilateral relations and explored ways to further develop and strengthen joint cooperation across various fields, particularly in water resource management and addressing climate challenges. Emphasis was placed on benefiting from the Netherlands’ leading experience in this domain, as well as on maintaining continued communication and coordination to elevate the level of bilateral cooperation.

H.E. highlighted the state of security stability in Iraq, despite the security challenges facing certain neighboring countries and the region more broadly. He also outlined political developments related to efforts to form the new government, in addition to measures concerning the transfer of ISIS elements from Syrian prisons to Iraq, within the framework of relevant security and legal commitments.

The meeting further addressed regional developments, particularly the ongoing negotiations in Muscat between Iran and the United States of America. H.E. cautioned against the potential repercussions if positive outcomes are not going to be achieved, underscoring the importance of diplomatic solutions in supporting regional security and stability.