Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi arrived in Iran on his first official visit since taking office in May, accompanied by a high-level delegation.

The Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported that al-Zaidi and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian oversaw the signing of several agreements and memoranda of understanding covering foreign affairs, finance, economy, and energy in Tehran.

Speaking at a joint meeting, al-Zaidi thanked Iran for its support in the fight against the ISIL (ISIS) group and reaffirmed Iraq's commitment to security cooperation, stating that Iraq would not allow hostile actions against Iran from its territory.

Pezeshkian described a comprehensive strategic cooperation plan as a roadmap for expanding bilateral ties, emphasizing the interconnected security of the two neighboring countries.

During the two-day visit, al-Zaidi is scheduled to hold talks with other senior Iranian officials on bilateral cooperation, mutual interests, and regional security, according to his statement on X.

Iraq remains heavily reliant on Iranian natural gas and electricity, with bilateral trade exceeding $12 billion annually. Millions of Iranian Shia pilgrims also visit Iraq's holy sites each year, underscoring deep religious ties.

Source: www.aljazeera.com