Fuad Hussein and His Egyptian Counterpart Discuss the Agenda of the Upcoming Arab Ministerial Meeting and Regional Developments

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, discussed in a phone call on Sunday, 22 March 2026, with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Arab Republic of Egypt, H.E. Mr. Badr Abdelatty, the preparations for the upcoming meeting of Arab foreign ministers within the framework of the League of Arab States.

The call included discussions on the agenda of the upcoming Arab ministerial meeting, with both sides emphasizing the need for it to cover multiple files rather than focus on a single issue, reflecting the scale of challenges facing the region.

H.E. the minister reviewed developments in the security and military situation in Iraq, as well as the status of diplomatic missions in Baghdad, noting the impact of ongoing regional conflicts on the economic conditions of both Iraq and Egypt.

The two ministers also exchanged greetings on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, expressing their wishes for continued security and stability for the Arab peoples.

At the conclusion of the call, both sides stressed the importance of intensifying joint efforts and cooperation, and advancing toward a ceasefire, in a way that contributes to enhancing regional stability and reducing tensions.