Jeddah: Saudi Crown Prince Emir Mohammed bin Salman and Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Qadmi have met. The meeting took place following an official reception at the Al Salam Palace in Jeddah.
During the meeting, bilateral relations and areas of joint cooperation between the two countries were reviewed. They exchanged views on a number of issues that will help strengthen security and stability in the region and support it. The reception was attended by National Guard Minister Amir Abdullah bin Bandar, Deputy Defense Minister Amir Khalid bin Salman, Foreign Minister Amir Faisal bin Farhan and Commerce Minister Dr. Majid al-Qasabi, the head of intelligence, Khalid bin Ali al-Humaidan, and Saudi Ambassador to Iraq Abdul Aziz al-Shamri were also present.
On Sunday morning, the Iraqi Prime Minister arrived in Makkah to perform Umrah. Arriving at the Masjid al-Haram, Mustafa al-Qadmi and his entourage were received by officials from both Haram offices and Haram security forces. The Iraqi Prime Minister arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday evening. Arriving at the Jeddah airport, he was received in person by the Crown Prince. Commerce Minister Dr. Majid bin Abdullah al-Qasabi accompanied him.
