Foreign Minister Meets U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on the Sidelines of the Munich Security Conference

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, met on Saturday, 14 February 2026, with U.S. Senator Elissa Slotkin on the sidelines of the 62nd Munich Security Conference.

At the beginning of the meeting, H.E. the Minister reviewed developments in the political scene in Iraq and the efforts being made by political blocs to form the government in accordance with constitutional entitlements. H.E. noted that Iraq has made significant progress in recent years on both the political and security fronts, as well as in addressing economic challenges and achieving advancements in developmental paths.

The two sides also discussed overall developments in the Middle East, including political and security developments in Syria, in addition to the ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States in Muscat regarding Iran’s nuclear program. Both parties emphasized the importance of these negotiations yielding positive results that contribute to stability and prevent the region from facing risks of escalation.