The Iraqi Prime Minister, Mr. Ali Faleh Al-Zaidi, and the President of the Lebanese Republic, Mr. Joseph Aoun, emphasized the importance of enhancing joint cooperation between the two countries in a phone call on Friday (May 15, 2026). An official
statement reported that the Lebanese President congratulated the Iraqi Prime Minister on the occasion of his government winning the vote of confidence in the House of Representatives, wishing him success in his duties. The two sides discussed ways to enhance
bilateral relations, stressing the importance of maintaining coordination and joint cooperation in various fields to serve the supreme interests of the two brotherly countries.