Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara’ (left) and Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani (right) during their first official phone call, where they discussed bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings.
Monitor
Iraqi, Syrian leaders hold first call, pledge cooperation on security and border control
BAGHDAD — Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani and newly appointed Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shara’ held their first phone call Tuesday, exchanging Eid al-Fitr greetings and committing to strengthen bilateral cooperation on regional security, economic ties, and border management.
According to a statement from the Iraqi prime minister’s office, Al-Sudani congratulated the Syrian people on the formation of a new government and reaffirmed Iraq’s support for Syria’s sovereignty.
“Iraq rejects the Zionist entity’s incursions into Syrian territory,” the statement said, adding that Baghdad supports “the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria” and opposes “all foreign interventions.”
Al-Sudani also emphasized the need for a political process that includes all components of Syrian society and promotes peaceful coexistence and long-term stability.
In a separate statement, the Syrian presidency described the call as an opportunity to “open a new chapter in bilateral relations based on joint cooperation to confront regional challenges and prevent tensions in the region.”
The statement confirmed discussions on border security and anti-narcotics efforts, with both leaders stressing the importance of improving coordination to prevent threats that could undermine stability.
Full statement from Al-Sudani’s office:
Prime Minister Mohammed S. Al-Sudani exchanged Eid al-Fitr greetings with the President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmed Al-Shara’.
During the phone call, Prime Minister Al-Sudani extended his congratulations and best wishes to the Syrian people on the formation of the new government, reaffirming Iraq’s steadfast position in support of the choices of the brotherly Syrian people. He stressed the importance of ensuring that the political process includes all national components of Syrian society, and that it moves toward peaceful coexistence and social stability—for a secure and stable future for Syria and the region as a whole.
The Prime Minister also reiterated Iraq’s rejection of the Zionist entity’s incursions into Syrian territory, and affirmed Iraq’s support for the unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of Syria, as well as its rejection of all foreign interventions. He also emphasized the importance of mutual cooperation in combating the threat of ISIS, in addition to strengthening economic collaboration given the shared opportunities and common factors between the two countries.
Statement from the Presidency of the Syrian Arab Republic:
The President of the Syrian Arab Republic, Mr. Ahmed Al-Shara’, received a phone call from the Prime Minister of Iraq, Mr. Mohammed Shia’ Al-Sudani, during which the two sides discussed bilateral relations between the two countries and ways to strengthen them in various fields. The deep popular and economic ties that unite Syria and Iraq were reaffirmed, and both sides emphasized the importance of opening a new chapter in bilateral relations based on joint cooperation to confront regional challenges and prevent tensions in the region.
President Al-Sudani made the call on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, wishing continued security, stability, and progress. Iraq welcomed the formation of the new Syrian government and reaffirmed its firm position in supporting Syria’s security and sovereignty.
The call also addressed border security and cooperation in combating drug trafficking. Both sides stressed the need to strengthen security relations to prevent any threats that may affect stability.
For his part, President Al-Shara’ reaffirmed his commitment to bilateral relations, stressed respect for Iraq’s sovereignty, and his keenness not to interfere in internal affairs. He also emphasized the need for cooperation to confront common challenges and to strengthen political relations between the two countries.
Iraq reaffirmed its supportive position toward Syria, stressing the importance of enhancing relations in a way that serves the interests of the two brotherly peoples and achieves security and stability in the region.
