Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Receives the Australian Ambassador in Baghdad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, received on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, the Ambassador of Australia to Iraq, H.E. Mr. Glenn Miles.

During the meeting, the two sides discussed the distinguished bilateral relations between the two friendly countries and ways to enhance them across various fields in a manner that serves mutual interests. H.E. the Ambassador also delivered an official message from the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Australia to H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, addressing prospects for advancing bilateral cooperation and expanding areas of partnership between the two countries.

The two sides reviewed recent regional developments, in light of the announcement of a ceasefire between the United States of America and the Islamic Republic of Iran, and the launch of negotiations under the auspices of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Discussions also covered regional economic conditions, maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, oil flows, developments in the energy market, and the implications of these factors for the global economy.

The meeting further addressed political dynamics in Iraq and the steps related to government formation, with both sides exchanging views on current domestic developments.