Iranian President Pezeshkian Visits Iraq

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to make his first official visit abroad to Iraq from September 11 to 13, following an invitation from Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani. The visit will include stops in Baghdad, the Kurdistan Region, and Basra, and is expected to result in the signing of over 30 agreements covering economic, security, and trade issues. This trip signifies Iran's commitment to strengthening ties with its neighbor, especially in light of Iraq's reliance on Iranian gas for power generation. Pezeshkian's visit comes before he is scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York later in September. The agreements to be signed were initially planned during the visit of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, reflecting ongoing diplomatic efforts between the two nations. The Iranian Ambassador to Iraq emphasized the importance of this visit in enhancing bilateral relations across various sectors.