Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq meets the President of the Washington-based Middle East Institute on the sidelines of the Doha Forum

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, met on Sunday, 7 December 2025, with the President of the Washington-based Middle East Institute, Mr. Stuart Jones, on the sidelines of their participation in the twenty-third session of the Doha Forum in the State of Qatar.

The two sides discussed the latest regional and international developments and the role Iraq plays in strengthening security and stability within a regional environment witnessing complex developments. They also exchanged views on issues of mutual interest, emphasizing the importance of adopting peaceful solutions and resolving conflicts through dialogue and diplomacy.

H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein pointed to the state of security stability that Iraq is witnessing despite the challenges in the region, noting that this constitutes an important foundation for enhancing development and international cooperation.

The two sides also discussed the importance of exchanging expertise between the Iraqi institutions, concerned with strategic and international research and studies, and the Middle East Institute in a way that contributes to developing research capabilities and opening new horizons for academic and intellectual cooperation.