Iraqi PM receives invitation to visit Belgrade during meeting with Serbian ambassador 

BAGHDAD — Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani received an official invitation to visit Belgrade during a meeting Tuesday with Serbia’s Ambassador to Iraq, Branislav Žeželj, according to a statement from Al-Sudani’s media office.

Discussions focused on strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation in various sectors. Al-Sudani emphasized Iraq’s “openness” to investment and invited Serbian companies to participate in infrastructure projects in Iraq, according to the statement.

Statement from Al-Sudani’s media office:

Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani met today, Tuesday, the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Serbia to Iraq, Branislav Žeželj.

During the meeting, the Prime Minister received an official invitation from the Serbian President to visit Belgrade, as well as an invitation for Iraq to participate in Expo 2027, which will be hosted by Serbia. Discussions also covered bilateral relations and the importance of strengthening cooperation across various fields to serve the shared interests of both friendly nations.

Prime Minister Al-Sudani affirmed Iraq’s openness to expanding cooperation with Serbia and invited Serbian companies to invest in Iraq, particularly in infrastructure projects through investment opportunities announced by the relevant Iraqi authorities. He also called for enhanced coordination between the investment authorities of both countries and the establishment of an Iraqi-Serbian Business Council that would bring together the private sectors of both nations.