H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein and H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Discuss Developments in Syria and the Region in a Phone Call

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Iraq, H.E. Mr. Fuad Hussein, held a phone call on Thursday, 8 January 2026, with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, H.H. Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud.

During the call, the two sides exchanged views on regional developments, particularly the recent situation in the Syrian Arab Republic, with a focus on the ongoing events in the city of Aleppo. They stressed the necessity of halting conflicts and continuing along negotiation tracks, especially between the transitional government and the leadership of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

H.E. the Minister expressed his concern over the attacks targeting civilian and residential areas in Aleppo, which have resulted in the displacement of thousands of Kurdish citizens from their homes. He underscored the importance of joint efforts to put an end to these attacks and to support security and stability in Syria, noting that the continuation of such events would have direct repercussions on the situation in Iraq.

Both sides emphasized the need to maintain communication with the brothers in the transitional administration in Damascus, to discuss the gravity of these developments and work toward addressing them.

In another context, views were exchanged on the situation in Yemen, where H.E. the Minister affirmed the importance of de-escalation in a manner that serves the interests of the brotherly Yemeni people.

The call also addressed general tensions and threats in the region, the situation in the Islamic Republic of Iran, an assessment of the regional landscape, and the implications of regional tensions for both Iraq and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

At the conclusion of the call, developments in Venezuela were discussed, particularly their potential impact on global oil prices.