Prime Minister Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi extended an official invitation to King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain to visit Iraq during their meeting in the Bahraini capital on Wednesday. Al-Zaidi emphasized the importance of reviving the historic ties between
the two countries and stressed the need to enhance cooperation across economic, investment, trade, political, and social sectors. He highlighted the shared security interests between Iraq and Bahrain and called for unified stances on regional and international issues, focusing on
achieving regional stability through dialogue and peace. The Bahraini king welcomed the prime minister's visit, viewing it as an opportunity to open new horizons for bilateral relations and affirmed his country's support for the Iraqi government. He also underscored the
importance of joint efforts to maintain security and stability, safeguard mutual interests, and strengthen Arab cooperation between the two nations.