The Iraqi capital hosted preparatory talks on Monday for the fifth meeting of the Political, Security, and Military Committee under the Iraqi-Saudi Coordination Council, with participation from senior officials of both nations.

Key Outcomes:

1. Diplomatic Relations:

   • Iraqi Deputy Foreign Minister for Bilateral Relations, Mohammed Hussein Bahr Al-Uloom, praised the growing strategic partnership, citing:
     ✓ Expansion of bilateral MoUs
     ✓ High-level exchange visits
     ✓ New commercial attachés

2. Upcoming High-Level Meeting:

   • Both sides stressed urgency to convene the main committee session

   • Agreed to intensify coordination in regional/international forums

3. Security-Military Cooperation:

   • Enhanced counterterrorism collaboration

   • Joint training programs and expertise exchange

   • Border security mechanisms

   • Combating extremist ideologies

Delegation Composition:

• Saudi Side: Led by Deputy Foreign Minister for Political Affairs Saud Al-Sati, with representatives from relevant ministries

• Iraqi Side: Included multi-agency security and diplomatic officials

Strategic Significance:

• Follows 2023's $7.7 billion joint investment agreements

• Advances implementation of 2021 Border Security Pact

• Aligns with Saudi Vision 2030's regional stability goals